Can maintenance fees be paid early?
Can maintenance fees be paid early? Yes, maintenance fees can be paid early. The MPEP 2506 states: “A maintenance fee may be paid without surcharge at any time during the 6-month period preceding each due date (3 1/2, 7 1/2, and 11 1/2 years after grant).” This means that patent holders have a 6-month window…
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