What is the fee for filing a reissue application?

What is the fee for filing a reissue application? The fee for filing a reissue application is the same as the current fee for filing a non-provisional application for an original patent. According to MPEP 1442: “The fee for filing a reissue application is set forth in 37 CFR 1.16(e).” It’s important to note that…

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Can the filing fee, oath or declaration, and claims be submitted after the initial filing of a nonprovisional application?

Yes, the filing fee, oath or declaration, and claims can be submitted after the initial filing of a nonprovisional application. However, there are specific rules and time limits for doing so: These items must be submitted within the period specified by the USPTO, usually in a Notice to File Missing Parts. A surcharge may be…

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