What are the fees associated with a Supplementary International Search?

There are two main fees associated with a Supplementary International Search (SIS): Supplementary search handling fee: This fee covers the costs of the International Bureau (IB). According to PCT Rule 45bis.2(a), The supplementary search request shall be subject to the payment of a fee for the benefit of the International Bureau (“supplementary search handling fee”)…

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Can a reissue application claim small entity status?

Can a reissue application claim small entity status? Yes, a reissue application can claim small entity status if the applicant qualifies. According to MPEP 1442: “Small entity status may be claimed for a reissue application even though it was not claimed for the patent.” This means that even if the original patent did not claim…

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What fees are required for filing a reissue application?

For reissue applications, the following fees are required: Basic filing fee (37 CFR 1.16(e)) Search fee (37 CFR 1.16(n)) Examination fee (37 CFR 1.16(r)) Application size fee, if applicable Excess claims fees, if applicable As stated in the MPEP, “The basic filing, search and examination fees are due on filing of the reissue application.” However,…

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What is the fee for filing a reissue application?

What is the fee for filing a reissue application? The fee for filing a reissue application is the same as the current fee for filing a non-provisional application for an original patent. According to MPEP 1442: “The fee for filing a reissue application is set forth in 37 CFR 1.16(e).” It’s important to note that…

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What is a Notice of Allowance in patent examination?

A Notice of Allowance is a document prepared and mailed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to inform an applicant that their patent application has been allowed. According to MPEP 1303, “A Notice of Allowance is prepared and mailed, and the mailing date appearing thereon is recorded in the image file wrapper…

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