Are there any fees associated with requesting a suspension of action?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

Yes, there are fees associated with requesting a suspension of action. The MPEP 709 states: ‘A petition for suspension of action under 37 CFR 1.103(a) must: … (2) be accompanied by the petition fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(g).’ The specific fee amount can be found in the USPTO Fee Schedule. It’s important to note that this fee is separate from other application fees and must be paid at the time of filing the suspension request.