What happens if an applicant’s income exceeds the micro entity threshold during pendency?

What happens if an applicant’s income exceeds the micro entity threshold during pendency? If an applicant’s income exceeds the micro entity threshold during the pendency of an application, they must notify the USPTO and change their status. The MPEP 509.04(a) states: “A micro entity certification in an application will remain in effect until the applicant…

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