Where can I find the current patent maintenance fee amounts?
To find the current patent maintenance fee amounts, you have two primary options according to MPEP 2520: Contact the Maintenance Fee Branch of the USPTO directly. Visit the USPTO Fee Information website. The MPEP states: “The Maintenance Fee Branch may be contacted or the USPTO Fee Information website (www.uspto.gov/Fees) may be accessed for the current…
Read MoreWhere can I find information about fees for additional claims in a 37 CFR 1.312 amendment?
Information about fees for additional claims in a 37 CFR 1.312 amendment can be found in multiple sources. The MPEP 714.16(c) directs readers to specific resources: “See MPEP § 607 and 35 U.S.C. 41.” This means you should consult MPEP § 607 for detailed information on patent application fees, including those for additional claims. Additionally,…
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