Patent application filing fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1011/2011/3011 | 1.16(a) | Basic filing fee - Utility (paper filing also requires non-electronic filing fee under 1.16(t)) | 320.00 | 160.00 | 80.00 |
| 4011† | 1.16(a) | Basic filing fee - Utility (electronic filing for small entities) | n/a | 80.00 | n/a |
| 1012/2012/3012 | 1.16(b) | Basic filing fee - Design | 220.00 | 110.00 | 55.00 |
| 1017/2017/3017 | 1.16(b) | Basic filing fee - Design CPA | 220.00 | 110.00 | 55.00 |
| 1013/2013/3013 | 1.16(c) | Basic filing fee - Plant | 220.00 | 110.00 | 55.00 |
| 1005/2005/3005 | 1.16(d) | Provisional application filing fee | 300.00 | 150.00 | 75.00 |
| 1014/2014/3014 | 1.16(e) | Basic filing fee - Reissue | 320.00 | 160.00 | 80.00 |
| 1019/2019/3019 | 1.16(e) | Basic filing fee - Reissue (Design CPA) | 320.00 | 160.00 | 80.00 |
| 1051/2051/3051 | 1.16(f) | Surcharge - Late filing fee, search fee, examination fee, inventor's oath or declaration, or application filed without at least one claim or by reference | 160.00 | 80.00 | 40.00 |
| 1052/2052/3052 | 1.16(g) | Surcharge - Late provisional filing fee or cover sheet | 60.00 | 30.00 | 15.00 |
| 1201/2201/3201 | 1.16(h) | Each independent claim in excess of three | 480.00 | 240.00 | 120.00 |
| 1204/2204/3204 | 1.16(h) | Each reissue independent claim in excess of three | 480.00 | 240.00 | 120.00 |
| 1202/2202/3202 | 1.16(i) | Each claim in excess of 20 | 100.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 |
| 1205/2205/3205 | 1.16(i) | Each reissue claim in excess of 20 | 100.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 |
| 1203/2203/3203 | 1.16(j) | Multiple dependent claim | 860.00 | 430.00 | 215.00 |
| 1081/2081/3081 | 1.16(s) | Utility application size fee - for each additional 50 sheets that exceeds 100 sheets | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
| 1082/2082/3082 | 1.16(s) | Design application size fee - for each additional 50 sheets that exceeds 100 sheets | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
| 1083/2083/3083 | 1.16(s) | Plant application size fee - for each additional 50 sheets that exceeds 100 sheets | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
| 1084/2084/3084 | 1.16(s) | Reissue application size fee - for each additional 50 sheets that exceeds 100 sheets | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
| 1085/2085/3085 | 1.16(s) | Provisional application size fee - for each additional 50 sheets that exceeds 100 sheets | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
| 1090/2090/3090 | 1.16(t) | Non-electronic filing fee — Utility (additional fee for applications filed in paper) | 400.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 1053/2053/3053 | 1.17(i)(1) | Non-English translation | 140.00 | 70.00 | 35.00 |
| 1091/2091/3091 | 1.21(o)(1) | Submission of sequence listings of 300MB to 800MB | 1,060.00 | 530.00 | 265.00 |
| 1092/2092/3092 | 1.21(o)(2) | Submission of sequence listings of more than 800MB | 10,500.00 | 5,250.00 | 2,625.00 |
| The 4000 series fee code may be used via EFS-Web |
Patent search fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1111/2111/3111 | 1.16(k) | Utility search fee | 700.00 | 350.00 | 175.00 |
| 1112/2112/3112 | 1.16(l) | Design search fee or
Design CPA search fee | 160.00 | 80.00 | 40.00 |
| 1113/2113/3113 | 1.16(m) | Plant search fee | 440.00 | 220.00 | 110.00 |
| 1114/2114/3114 | 1.16(n) | Reissue search fee or
Reissue (Design CPA) search fee | 700.00 | 350.00 | 175.00 |
Patent examination fees | Back to top |
Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1311/2311/3311 | 1.16(o) | Utility examination fee | 800.00 | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| 1312/2312/3312 | 1.16(p) | Design examination fee or
Design CPA examination fee | 640.00 | 320.00 | 160.00 |
| 1313/2313/3313 | 1.16(q) | Plant examination fee | 660.00 | 330.00 | 165.00 |
| 1314/2314/3314 | 1.16(r) | Reissue examination fee or
Reissue (Design CPA) examination fee | 2,320.00 | 1,160.00 | 580.00 |
Patent post-allowance fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1501/2501/3501 | 1.18(a)(1) | Utility issue fee | 1,200.00 | 600.00 | 300.00 |
| 1511/2511/3511 | 1.18(a)(1) | Reissue issue fee | 1,200.00 | 600.00 | 300.00 |
| 1502/2502/3502 | 1.18(b)(1) | Design issue fee | 740.00 | 370.00 | 185.00 |
| 1503/2503/3503 | 1.18(c)(1) | Plant issue fee | 840.00 | 420.00 | 210.00 |
| n/a | 1.18(d)(1) | Publication fee for early, voluntary, or normal publication | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1505/2505/3505 | 1.18(d)(3) | Publication fee for republication | 320.00 | 320.00 | 320.00* |
| * Third-party filers are not eligible for the micro entity fee. |
Patent extension of time fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1251/2251/3251 | 1.17(a)(1) | Extension for response within first month | 220.00 | 110.00 | 55.00 |
| 1252/2252/3252 | 1.17(a)(2) | Extension for response within second month | 640.00 | 320.00 | 160.00 |
| 1253/2253/3253 | 1.17(a)(3) | Extension for response within third month | 1,480.00 | 740.00 | 370.00 |
| 1254/2254/3254 | 1.17(a)(4) | Extension for response within fourth month | 2,320.00 | 1,160.00 | 580.00 |
| 1255/2255/3255 | 1.17(a)(5) | Extension for response within fifth month | 3,160.00 | 1,580.00 | 790.00 |
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| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1551/2551/3551 | 1.20(e) | For maintaining an original or any reissue patent, due at 3.5 years | 2,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 500.00 |
| 1552/2552/3552 | 1.20(f) | For maintaining an original or any reissue patent, due at 7.5 years | 3,760.00 | 1,880.00 | 940.00 |
| 1553/2553/3553 | 1.20(g) | For maintaining an original or any reissue patent, due at 11.5 years | 7,700.00 | 3,850.00 | 1,925.00 |
| 1554/2554/3554 | 1.20(h) | Surcharge - 3.5 year - late payment within 6 months | 500.00 | 250.00 | 125.00 |
| 1555/2555/3555 | 1.20(h) | Surcharge - 7.5 year - late payment within 6 months | 500.00 | 250.00 | 125.00 |
| 1556/2556/3556 | 1.20(h) | Surcharge - 11.5 year - late payment within 6 months | 500.00 | 250.00 | 125.00 |
| 1558/2558/3558 | 1.17(m) | Petition for the delayed payment of the fee for maintaining a patent in force | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 | 525.00 |
Miscellaneous patent fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1817/2817/3817 | 1.17(c) | Request for prioritized examination | 4,200.00 | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 |
| 1819/2819/3819 | 1.17(d) | Correction of inventorship after first action on merits | 640.00 | 320.00 | 160.00 |
| 1801/2801/3801 | 1.17(e)(1) | Request for continued examination (RCE) - 1st request (see 37 CFR 1.114) | 1,360.00 | 680.00 | 340.00 |
| 1820/2820/3820 | 1.17(e)(2) | Request for continued examination (RCE) - 2nd and subsequent request (see 37 CFR 1.114) | 2,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 500.00 |
| 1830/2830/3830 | 1.17(i)(1) | Processing fee, except in provisional applications | 140.00 | 70.00 | 35.00 |
| 1808/2808/3808 | 1.17(i)(2) | Other publication processing fee | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 1803/2803/3803 | 1.17(i)(2) | Request for voluntary publication or republication | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00* |
| 1802/2802/3802 | 1.17(k) | Request for expedited examination of a design application | 1,600.00 | 800.00 | 400.00 |
| 1818/2818 | 1.17(o) | Document fee for third-party submissions (see 37 CFR 1.290(f)) | 180.00 | 90.00 | n/a* |
| 1806/2806/3806 | 1.17(p) | Submission of an Information Disclosure Statement | 260.00 | 130.00 | 65.00 |
| 1807/2807/3807 | 1.17(q) | Processing fee for provisional applications | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 1809/2809/3809 | 1.17(r) | Filing a submission after final rejection (see 37 CFR 1.129(a)) | 880.00 | 440.00 | 220.00 |
| 1810/2810/3810 | 1.17(s) | For each additional invention to be examined (see 37 CFR 1.129(b)) | 880.00 | 440.00 | 220.00 |
| * Third-party filers are not eligible for the micro entity fee. |
Post issuance fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1811/2811/3811 | 1.20(a) | Certificate of correction | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 1816/2816/3816 | 1.20(b) | Processing fee for correcting inventorship in a patent | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 1831/2831/3831 | 1.20(c)(1) | Ex parte reexamination (§1.510(a)) streamlined | 6,300.00 | 3,150.00 | 1,575.00* |
| 1812/2812/3812 | 1.20(c)(2) | Ex parte reexamination (§1.510(a)) non-streamlined | 12,600.00 | 6,300.00 | 3,150.00* |
| 1821/2821/3821 | 1.20(c)(3) | Each reexamination independent claim in excess of three and also in excess of the number of such claims in the patent under reexamination | 480.00 | 240.00 | 120.00 |
| 1822/2822/3822 | 1.20(c)(4) | Each reexamination claim in excess of 20 and also in excess of the number of claims in the patent under reexamination | 100.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 |
| 1814/2814/3814 | 1.20(d) | Statutory disclaimer, including terminal disclaimer | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 1826/2826/3826 | 1.20(k)(1) | Request for supplemental examination | 4,620.00 | 2,310.00 | 1,155.00 |
| 1827/2827/3827 | 1.20(k)(2) | Reexamination ordered as a result of supplemental examination | 12,700.00 | 6,350.00 | 3,175.00 |
| 1828/2828/3828 | 1.20(k)(3)(i) | Supplemental examination document size fee - for nonpatent document having between 21 and 50 sheets | 180.00 | 90.00 | 45.00 |
| 1829/2829/3829 | 1.20(k)(3)(ii) | Supplemental examination document size fee - for each additional 50 sheets or a fraction thereof in a nonpatent document | 300.00 | 150.00 | 75.00 |
| * Third-party filers are not eligible for the micro entity fee. |
Patent trial and appeal fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1405/2405/3405 | 41.20(a) | Petitions to the Chief Administrative Patent Judge under 37 CFR 41.3 | 420.00 | 420.00 | 420.00 |
| 1401/2401/3401 | 41.20(b)(1) | Notice of appeal | 840.00 | 420.00 | 210.00* |
| n/a | 41.20(b)(2)(i) | Filing a brief in support of an appeal | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1404/2404/3404 | 41.20(b)(2)(ii) | Filing a brief in support of an appeal in an inter partes reexamination proceeding | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 | 525.00* |
| 1403/2403/3403 | 41.20(b)(3) | Request for oral hearing | 1,360.00 | 680.00 | 340.00* |
| 1413/2413/3413 | 41.20(b)(4) | Forwarding an appeal in an application or ex parte reexamination proceeding to the Board | 2,360.00 | 1,180.00 | 590.00* |
| 1406/2406/3406 | 42.15(a)(1) | Inter partes review request fee - Up to 20 claims | 19,000.00 | 19,000.00 | 19,000.00 |
| 1414/2414/3414 | 42.15(a)(2) | Inter partes review post-institution fee - Up to 20 claims | 22,500.00 | 22,500.00 | 22,500.00 |
| 1407/2407/3407 | 42.15(a)(3) | Inter partes review request of each claim in excess of 20 | 375.00 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 1415/2415/3415 | 42.15(a)(4) | Inter partes post-institution request of each claim in excess of 20 | 750.00 | 750.00 | 750.00 |
| 1408/2408/3408 | 42.15(b)(1) | Post-grant or covered business method review request fee - Up to 20 claims | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| 1416/2416/3416 | 42.15(b)(2) | Post-grant or covered business method review post-institution fee - Up to 20 claims | 27,500.00 | 27,500.00 | 27,500.00 |
| 1409/2409/3409 | 42.15(b)(3) | Post-grant or covered business method review request of each claim in excess of 20 | 475.00 | 475.00 | 475.00 |
| 1417/2417/3417 | 42.15(b)(4) | Post-grant or covered business method review post-institution request of each claim in excess of 20 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| 1412/2412/3412 | 42.15(c)(1) | Petition for a derivation proceeding | 420.00 | 420.00 | 420.00 |
| 1411/2411/3411 | 42.15(d) | Request to make a settlement agreement available and other requests filed in a patent trial proceeding | 420.00 | 420.00 | 420.00 |
| 1418 | 42.15(e) | Pro hac vice admission fee | 250.00 | n/a | n/a |
| * Third-party filers are not eligible for the micro entity fee. |
Patent petition fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1462/2462/3462 | 1.17(f) | Petitions requiring the petition fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(f) (Group I) | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
| 1463/2463/3463 | 1.17(g) | Petitions requiring the petition fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(g) (Group II) | 220.00 | 110.00 | 55.00 |
| 1464/2464/3464 | 1.17(h) | Petitions requiring the petition fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(h) (Group III) | 140.00 | 70.00 | 35.00 |
| 1453/2453/3453 | 1.17(m) | Petition for revival of an abandoned application for a patent, for the delayed payment of the fee for issuing each patent, or for the delayed response by the patent owner in any reexamination proceeding | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 | 525.00 |
| 1454/2454/3454 | 1.17(m) | Petition for the delayed submission of a priority or benefit claim | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 | 525.00 |
| 1784/2784/3784 | 1.17(m) | Petition to excuse applicant's failure to act within prescribed time limits in an international design application | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 | 525.00 |
| 1783/2783/3783 | 1.17(t) | Petition to convert an international design application to a design application under 35 U.S.C. chapter 16 | 180.00 | 90.00 | 45.00 |
| 1455/2455/3455 | 1.18(e) | Filing an application for patent term adjustment | 210.00 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 1456/2456/3456 | 1.18(f) | Request for reinstatement of term reduced | 420.00 | 420.00 | 420.00 |
| 1824/2824/3824 | 1.20(c)(6) | Petitions in a reexamination proceeding, except for those specifically enumerated in 37 CFR 1.550(i) and 1.937(d) | 2,040.00 | 1,020.00 | 510.00* |
| 1457/2457/3457 | 1.20(j)(1) | Extension of term of patent | 1,180.00 | 1,180.00 | 1,180.00 |
| 1458/2458/3458 | 1.20(j)(2) | Initial application for interim extension (see 37 CFR 1.790) | 440.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 |
| 1459/2459/3459 | 1.20(j)(3) | Subsequent application for interim extension (see 37 CFR 1.790) | 230.00 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| * Third-party filers are not eligible for the micro entity fee. |
PCT fees - national stage | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1631/2631/3631 | 1.492(a) | Basic national stage fee | 320.00 | 160.00 | 80.00 |
| n/a | 1.492(b)(1) | National stage search fee - U.S. was the ISA or IPEA and all claims satisfy PCT Article 33(1)-(4) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1641/2641/3641 | 1.492(b)(2) | National stage search fee - U.S. was the ISA | 140.00 | 70.00 | 35.00 |
| 1642/2642/3642 | 1.492(b)(3) | National stage search fee - search report prepared and provided to USPTO | 540.00 | 270.00 | 135.00 |
| 1632/2632/3632 | 1.492(b)(4) | National stage search fee - all other situations | 700.00 | 350.00 | 175.00 |
| n/a | 1.492(c)(1) | National stage examination fee - U.S. was the ISA or IPEA and all claims satisfy PCT Article 33(1)-(4) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1633/2633/3633 | 1.492(c)(2) | National stage examination fee - all other situations | 800.00 | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| 1614/2614/3614 | 1.492(d) | Each independent claim in excess of three | 480.00 | 240.00 | 120.00 |
| 1615/2615/3615 | 1.492(e) | Each claim in excess of 20 | 100.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 |
| 1616/2616/3616 | 1.492(f) | Multiple dependent claim | 860.00 | 430.00 | 215.00 |
| 1617/2617/3617 | 1.492(h) | Search fee, examination fee or oath or declaration after the date of commencement of the national stage | 160.00 | 80.00 | 40.00 |
| 1618/2618/3618 | 1.492(i) | English translation after thirty months from priority date | 140.00 | 70.00 | 35.00 |
| 1681/2681/3681 | 1.492(j) | National stage application size fee - for each additional 50 sheets that exceeds 100 sheets | 420.00 | 210.00 | 105.00 |
PCT fees - international stage | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1601/2601/3601 | 1.445(a)(1)(i)(A) | Transmittal fee | 260.00 | 130.00 | 65.00 |
| 1690/2690/3690 | 1.445(a)(1)(ii) | Non-electronic filing fee (additional fee for applications filed in paper) | 400.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 1602/2602/3602 | 1.445(a)(2)(i) | Search fee - regardless of whether there is a corresponding application (see 35 U.S.C. 361(d) and PCT Rule 16) | 2,180.00 | 1,090.00 | 545.00 |
| 1604/2604/3604 | 1.445(a)(3)(i) | Supplemental search fee when required, per additional invention | 2,180.00 | 1,090.00 | 545.00 |
| 1621/2621/3621 | 1.445(a)(4)(i) | Transmitting application to Intl. Bureau to act as receiving office | 260.00 | 130.00 | 65.00 |
| 1605/2605/3605 | 1.482(a)(1)(i) | Preliminary examination fee - U.S. was the ISA | 640.00 | 320.00 | 160.00 |
| 1606/2606/3606 | 1.482(a)(1)(ii) | Preliminary examination fee - U.S. was not the ISA | 800.00 | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| 1607/2607/3607 | 1.482(a)(2) | Supplemental examination fee per additional invention | 640.00 | 320.00 | 160.00 |
| 1619/2619/3619 | | Late payment fee | variable | variable | variable |
| 1627/2627/3627 | 1.445(a)(5) and 1.482(c) | Late furnishing fee for providing a sequence listing in response to an invitation under PCT rule 13ter
| 320.00 | 160.00 | 80.00 |
| 1628/2628/3628 | 1.17(m) | Petition for the extension of the twelve-month (six-month for designs) period for filing a subsequent application | 2,100.00 | 1,050.00 | 525.00 |
PCT fees to foreign offices** | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1701 | | International filing fee (first 30 pages - filed electronically without ePCT or PCT-EASY .zip file) | 1,337.00 | 1,337.00 | 1,337.00 |
| 1710 | | International filing fee (first 30 pages - filed electronically with ePCT or PCT-EASY .zip file) | 1,229.00 | 1,229.00 | 1,229.00 |
| 1702 | | International filing fee (first 30 pages) | 1,446.00 | 1,446.00 | 1,446.00 |
| 1703 | | Supplemental fee (for each page over 30) | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
| 1704 | | International search (EPO) | 2,107.00 | 2,107.00 | 2,107.00 |
| 1715 | | International search (ILPO) | 1,036.00 | 1,036.00 | 1,036.00 |
| 1712 | | International search (IPAU) | 1,587.00 | 1,587.00 | 1,587.00 |
| 1717 | | International search (IPOS) | 1,622.00 | 1,622.00 | 1,622.00 |
| 1716 | | International search (JPO) | 1,457.00 | 1,457.00 | 1,457.00 |
| 1709 | | International search (KIPO) | 1,003.00 | 1,003.00 | 1,003.00 |
| 1714 | | International search (Rospatent) | 537.00 | 537.00 | 537.00 |
| 1705 | | Handling fee | 217.00 | 217.00 | 217.00 |
| 1706 | | Handling fee - 90% reduction, if applicant meets criteria specified at: http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/pct/en/fees/fee_reduction.pdf | 21.70 | 21.70 | 21.70 |
| ** PCT fees to foreign offices subject to periodic change due to fluctuations in exchange rate. |
Hague - international design application fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 1781/2781/3781 | 1.1031(a) | Hague international design application - transmittal fee | 120.00 | 60.00 | 30.00 |
| 1782 | 1.1031(c) | International design application fees payable to WIPO | variable | variable | variable |
Patent service fees | Back to top |
| Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee | Small entity fee | Micro entity fee |
| 8001 | 1.19(a)(1) | Printed copy of patent w/o color, delivery by USPS, USPTO Box, or electronic means | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 8005 | 1.19(a)(1) | Patent Application Publication (PAP) | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 8003 | 1.19(a)(2) | Printed copy of plant patent in color | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 8004 | 1.19(a)(3) | Color copy of patent (other than plant patent) containing a color drawing | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 8007 | 1.19(b)(1)(i)(A) and (ii)(A) | Copy of patent application as filed | 35.00 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 8051 | 1.19(b)(1)(i)(B) | Copy patent file wrapper, paper medium, any number of sheets | 290.00 | 290.00 | 290.00 |
| 8010 | 1.19(b)(1)(i)(D) | Individual application documents, other than application as filed, per document | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 8052 | 1.19(b)(1)(ii)(B) | Copy patent file wrapper, electronic medium, any size or provided electronically | 60.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 8013 | 1.19(b)(3) | Copy of office records, except copies of applications as filed | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 8014 | 1.19(b)(4) | For assignment records, abstract of title and certification, per patent | 35.00 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 8904 | 1.19(c) | Library service | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 8017 | 1.19(f) | Copy of non-U.S. document | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 8020 | 1.21(e) | International type search report | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| n/a | 1.21(h)(1) | Recording each patent assignment, agreement or other paper, per property – if submitted electronically | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8021 | 1.21(h)(2) | Recording each patent assignment, agreement or other paper, per property – if not submitted electronically | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 8022 | 1.21(i) | Publication in Official Gazette | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 8026 | 1.21(n) | Handling fee for incomplete or improper application | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 8053 | 1.21(p) | Additional fee for overnight delivery | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 8054 | 1.21(q) | Additional fee for expedited service | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
Patent enrollment fees | Back to top |
Fee code | 37 CFR | Description | Fee |
| 9001 | 1.21(a)(1)(i) | Application fee (non-refundable) | 110.00 |
| 9010 | 1.21(a)(1)(ii)(A) | For test administration by commercial entity | 210.00 |
| 9011 | 1.21(a)(1)(ii)(B) | For test administration by the USPTO | 470.00 |
| 9029 | 1.21(a)(1)(iii) | For USPTO-administered review of registration examination | 470.00 |
| 9003 | 1.21(a)(2)(i) | On registration to practice under §11.6 | 210.00 |
| 9026 | 1.21(a)(2)(ii) | On grant of limited recognition under §11.9(b) | 210.00 |
| 9025 | 1.21(a)(2)(iii) | On change of registration from agent to attorney | 110.00 |
| 9005 | 1.21(a)(4)(i) | Certificate of good standing as an attorney or agent, standard | 40.00 |
| 9006 | 1.21(a)(4)(ii) | Certificate of good standing as an attorney or agent, suitable for framing | 50.00 |
| 9012 | 1.21(a)(5)(i) | Review of decision by the Director of Enrollment and Discipline under §11.2(c) | 420.00 |
| 9013 | 1.21(a)(5)(ii) | Review of decision of the Director of Enrollment and Discipline under §11.2(d) | 420.00 |
| 9028 | 1.21(a)(6)(ii) | For USPTO-assisted change of address within the Office of Enrollment and Discipline Information System | 70.00 |
| 9020 | 1.21(a)(9)(i) | Delinquency fee | 50.00 |
| 9004 | 1.21(a)(9)(ii) | Administrative reinstatement fee | 210.00 |
| 9014 | 1.21(a)(10) | On petition for reinstatement by a person excluded or suspended on ethical grounds, or excluded on consent from practice before the Office | 1,680.00 |
| 9024 | 1.21(k) | Unspecified other services, excluding labor | AT COST |
