The USPTO has announced the new patent and trademark fee schedule effective October 5, 2012. Below is a listing of common USPTO patent fees currently being paid and the fees effective October 5, 2012.
|
Fee Type |
Current Fee |
New Fee |
| Provisional Filing Fee |
$125 |
$125 |
| Utility Filing Fee |
$95 |
$98 |
| Utility Search Fee |
$310 |
$310 |
| Utility Exam Fee |
$125 |
$125 |
| 1 Month Extension |
$75 |
$75 |
| 2 Month Extension |
$280 |
$285 |
| 3 Month Extension |
$635 |
$645 |
| RCE |
$465 |
$465 |
| Terminal Disclaimer |
$80 |
$80 |
| Issue Fee |
$870 |
$885 |
| 1st Maintenance Fee |
$565 |
$575 |
| 2nd Maintenance Fee |
$1,425 |
$1,450 |
| 3rd Maintenance Fee |
$2,365 |
$2,405 |
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