What information is required when submitting a maintenance fee payment?
When submitting a maintenance fee payment, certain identifying information is required. According to MPEP 2515: The patent number The application number of the United States application for the patent Additionally, the following information should be provided: The fee year (3 1/2, 7 1/2, or 11 1/2 year fee) The amount of the maintenance fee and…
Read MoreHow should maintenance fee payments be submitted to the USPTO?
Maintenance fee payments should be submitted according to specific guidelines outlined in MPEP 2515. Key points include: Payments must be submitted in the amount due on the date of payment Fees can be paid in the manner set forth in 37 CFR 1.23 or by authorization to charge a deposit account Payments must be submitted…
Read MoreWhat happens if only a fee is needed to complete a patent owner’s response in inter partes reexamination?
In inter partes reexamination, if only a fee (other than an excess claims fee to support an amendment) is needed to complete a patent owner’s response, the third party requester is not allowed to file comments after the fee is submitted. As stated in MPEP 2666.20: “However, where only a fee (other than an excess…
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