What happens if my USPTO deposit account becomes overdrawn?
If your USPTO deposit account becomes overdrawn, several consequences may occur: Account Suspension: The MPEP states, An overdrawn account will be immediately suspended and no charges will be accepted against it until a proper balance is restored, together with a payment of $10 (37 CFR 1.21(b)(1)) to cover the work done by the U.S. Patent…
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What happens if there are insufficient funds in my USPTO deposit account? If there are insufficient funds in your USPTO deposit account to cover a fee, the following occurs: The USPTO will treat the fee as unpaid Any associated filing may be considered incomplete You may receive a notice of insufficient funds The MPEP clearly…
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