What happens if I no longer qualify for micro entity status?

If you no longer meet the requirements for micro entity status, you must notify the USPTO and adjust your fee payments accordingly. The MPEP 509.04(d) states:

‘If any requirement for micro entity status is no longer met, then the applicant must notify the Office of loss of micro entity status and pay the required fee in the small entity or undiscounted amount, as appropriate.’

It’s crucial to reassess your eligibility before each fee payment to ensure compliance with USPTO regulations.

To learn more:

• micro entity
• patent fees
• USPTO
• patent application
• fee payment