How can I regain micro entity status after losing it?

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Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based) BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules 5 Related FAQs 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. To regain micro entity status after losing it, you must file a new certification of entitlement to micro entity status. As stated in MPEP 509.04(e) : Once a notification of a loss of entitlement to micro entity status is filed in the application or patent, a new certification of entitlement to micro entity status is required to again obtain micro entity status. This means you must: Ensure you meet the criteria for micro entity status as defined in 37 CFR 1.29(a) or 1.29(d) File a new certification form (PTO/SB/15A or PTO/SB/15B) in the application or patent Meet all other requirements for micro entity status Related Rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure 10 rules Collapse Notification Requirement for Micro Entity Status Change MPEP 509.04(e) Required Notification of Loss to Micro Entity Status Requires Regular Fees MPEP 509.04(e) Notification Requirement for Micro Entity Status Change MPEP 509.04(e) Permitted Notification of Loss of Micro Entity Status Implies Small Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Notification Required for Loss of Micro Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Notification Required for Loss of Micro Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Permitted Signature Required for Loss of Micro Entity Status Notification MPEP 509.04(e) Required New Certification Required After Loss Notification MPEP 509.04(e) Required Fee Payment Does Not Notify Loss of Micro Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Notification of Fee Insufficiency Must Include Reason MPEP 509 Required Other Related FAQs 5 FAQs Collapse Does paying a fee in a non-micro entity amount automatically change my entity status? What is required when notifying the USPTO of a loss of micro entity status? What happens if I lose micro entity status dur...