USPTO FEES
Utility patent application for small entities:
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Filing fee $64
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Search Fee $280
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Examination Fee $320
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Issue and publication fee $480
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For each independent claim in excess of 3, an additional $192
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For each claim in excess of 20 total, an additional $40
Maintenance fees due after patent issues:
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At 3½ years $800
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At 7½ years $1504
- At 11½ years $3080
A six month window is provided for paying the maintenance fees. An additional six month window is available for a surcharge of $200. If the fee is not paid, the patent goes abandoned.
Design patent application for small entities:
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Filing fee $88
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Search Fee $64
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Examination Fee $256
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Issue and publication fee $296
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There are no maintenance fees for a design patent.
Provisional patent application for small entities:
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Filing fee $120
Official fees quoted change at the discretion of the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. PTO fees quoted apply to small entities (individuals or companies with less than 500 employees). PTO fees above are as of December 29, 2022.