What are the accepted methods of payment for USPTO fees?
The USPTO accepts various methods of payment for patent and trademark process fees. According to MPEP 509, the primary methods include:
- Credit cards (AMERICAN EXPRESS®, DISCOVER®, MASTER CARD®, and VISA®)
- Deposit accounts
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
- Other forms of payment accepted by the Office
It’s important to note that credit card payments are subject to a transaction maximum. As stated in the MPEP: Effective June 1, 2015, the credit card transaction maximum is $24,999.99 as specified in section 7045 of the ‘Treasury Financial Manual.’
This limit does not apply to other payment methods.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
MPEP 509 - Payment of Fees,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure