What are entity status discounts for maintenance fees?
Entity status discounts are reduced maintenance fees available for patentees who can establish entitlement to small or micro entity status. According to MPEP 2550, “Reduced maintenance fees are available for patentees that can establish entitlement to small or micro entity status.” This means that qualifying entities can pay lower fees to maintain their patents.
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Topics:
MPEP 2500 - Maintenance Fees,
MPEP 2550 - Entity Status Discounts,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure