What is the non-electronic filing fee and when does it apply?
The non-electronic filing fee is an additional fee charged for patent applications not filed by electronic means. This fee was established by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and is codified in 37 CFR 1.16(t). The MPEP states: Section 10(h) of Public Law 112-29, September 16, 2011 (the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act) provides that an additional…
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