What are the income limitations for micro entity status?

What are the income limitations for micro entity status?

To qualify for micro entity status, an applicant’s income must not exceed three times the median household income as reported by the Bureau of the Census. According to USPTO’s 2022 notice, the income limit is $206,109. The MPEP states:

“[A]n applicant qualifies as a micro entity if the applicant’s gross income in the previous calendar year does not exceed the ‘maximum qualifying gross income’ which is set to three times the median household income as reported by the Bureau of the Census.” (MPEP 509.04(a))

It’s important to note that this limit is subject to change, and applicants should check the latest USPTO notices for the most current information.

To learn more:

• micro entity
• income limit
• USPTO
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