What fees are required for filing a reissue application?

For reissue applications, the following fees are required: Basic filing fee (37 CFR 1.16(e)) Search fee (37 CFR 1.16(n)) Examination fee (37 CFR 1.16(r)) Application size fee, if applicable Excess claims fees, if applicable As stated in the MPEP, “The basic filing, search and examination fees are due on filing of the reissue application.” However,…

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What are the differences in filing fees between national applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) and national stage applications under 35 U.S.C. 371?

The filing fees differ as follows: For national applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(a): These are subject to the national application filing fees set forth in 37 CFR 1.16. For national stage applications under 35 U.S.C. 371: These are subject to the national stage fees prescribed in 37 CFR 1.492. MPEP 1896 states: “U.S. national applications…

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What are the main components of a complete nonprovisional patent application?

A complete nonprovisional patent application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) comprises the following components: A specification, including claims, as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112 Drawings as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 113 An oath or declaration as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 115 The prescribed filing fee, search fee, examination fee, and application size fee As stated…

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