What happens if I submit a maintenance fee payment that doesn’t match my entity status of record?
If you submit a maintenance fee payment that conflicts with the USPTO’s record of your entity status, you will receive a notice. MPEP 2550 explains: If you overpay (based on the entity status of record), you’ll receive an Overpayment Notice. If you underpay (based on the entity status of record), you’ll receive an Underpayment Notice.…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle overpayment of issue or publication fees?
The USPTO has specific procedures for handling overpayments of issue or publication fees. According to MPEP 1306: “An overpayment of an issue fee will be refunded to the applicant or, if the applicant so instructs, may be applied to another application of the applicant. Overpayment of less than $1 will not be refunded unless specifically…
Read MoreWhat happens if I overpay a patent fee to the USPTO?
What happens if I overpay a patent fee to the USPTO? If you overpay a patent fee to the USPTO, you may be eligible for a refund. The MPEP 509 states: ‘In the event that an amount is paid by mistake or in excess of that required, a refund may be made only if a…
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