How to submit maintenance fee payments for multiple patents?
How to submit maintenance fee payments for multiple patents?
When submitting maintenance fee payments for multiple patents, you can use a single payment submission. The MPEP states:
“A single fee transmittal form may be used for submitting multiple maintenance fee payments.” (MPEP 2515)
To do this effectively:
- Include all necessary information for each patent on the fee transmittal form
- Ensure the total fee amount is correct for all patents included
- Clearly indicate which patents are covered by the payment
This method can simplify the payment process when managing multiple patents.
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Topics:
MPEP 2500 - Maintenance Fees,
MPEP 2515 - Information Required For Submission Of Maintenance Fee Payment,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure