How is micro entity status determined for higher education institutions?
Micro entity status for higher education institutions is determined under 35 U.S.C. 123(d). According to MPEP 509.04(d): ‘For micro entity status under 35 U.S.C. 123(d), the applicant must determine that each applicant still complies with 37 CFR 1.29(d) (e.g., still obtains the majority of his or her income from an institution of higher education as…
Read MoreWhat is the institution of higher education basis for micro entity status?
The institution of higher education basis allows applicants to qualify for micro entity status if: The applicant’s employer, from which the applicant obtains the majority of their income, is an institution of higher education as defined in the Higher Education Act of 1965, or The applicant has assigned, granted, conveyed, or is obligated to assign,…
Read MoreHow does employment at an institution of higher education affect micro entity status?
How does employment at an institution of higher education affect micro entity status? Employment at an institution of higher education can provide a pathway to micro entity status. The MPEP states: “A micro entity shall also include an applicant who certifies that: (1) The applicant’s employer, from which the applicant obtains the majority of the…
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