How to submit maintenance fee payments for multiple patents?
How to submit maintenance fee payments for multiple patents? When submitting maintenance fee payments for multiple patents, you can use a single payment submission. The MPEP states: “A single fee transmittal form may be used for submitting multiple maintenance fee payments.” (MPEP 2515) To do this effectively: Include all necessary information for each patent on…
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You can submit maintenance fee payments for multiple patents in a single submission. MPEP 2522 provides guidance on this process: “Maintenance fees for a number of patents can be submitted together in one submission and one payment. 37 CFR 1.366(e) specifies that if maintenance fee payments for more than one patent are submitted together, they…
Read MoreCan multiple patents receive interim extensions based on a single regulatory review period?
Yes, multiple patents can receive interim extensions based on a single regulatory review period under certain circumstances. According to MPEP 2755.01: “In circumstances where extensions of multiple patents have been sought based on a single regulatory review period as per 37 CFR 1.785, where those patents expire on the same day, multiple interim extensions under…
Read MoreHow are multiple applications for extension of different patents based on the same regulatory review period handled?
When multiple applications for extension of different patents are based on the same regulatory review period, the handling depends on whether the applications are from a single applicant or multiple applicants: Single Applicant: According to 37 CFR 1.785(b), “the certificate of extension of patent term, if appropriate, will be issued upon the application for extension…
Read MoreAre interim extensions allowed for multiple patents based on the same regulatory review period?
Yes, interim extensions under 35 U.S.C. 156(e)(2) are permitted for multiple patents based on the same regulatory review period, provided the patents expire on the same day. The MPEP 2761 states: “In circumstances where extensions of multiple patents have been sought based on a single regulatory review period as per 37 CFR 1.785, where those…
Read MoreHow is the recording fee calculated for multiple patents or applications?
The recording fee for multiple patents or applications is calculated on a per-item basis. According to MPEP 302.06: The recording fee set in 37 CFR 1.21(h) is charged for each patent application and patent identified in the required cover sheet except as provided in 37 CFR 3.41(b). This means that if you are recording a…
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