NOTE 3. Non-Entity Assets
NOTE 3. Non-Entity Assets
Non-entity assets consist of amounts held on deposit for the convenience of the USPTO customers and fees collected on behalf of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO). Customers have the option of maintaining a deposit account at the USPTO to facilitate the order process. Customers can draw from their deposit account when they place an order and can replenish their deposit account as desired. Funds maintained in customer deposit accounts are not available for the USPTO use until an order has been placed. Once an order has been placed, the funds are reclassified to entity funds. Also, in accordance with the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the Madrid Protocol Implementation Act, the USPTO collects international fees on behalf of the WIPO and the EPO.
| 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund Balance with Treasury: | ||
| Intragovernmental Deposit Accounts | $ 4,498 | $ 4,230 |
| Other Customer Deposit Accounts | 78,224 | 69,092 |
| Patent Cooperation Treaty Account | 8,158 | 8,248 |
| Madrid Protocol Account | 279 | 334 |
| Total Fund Balance with Treasury | 91,159 | 81,904 |
| Cash: | ||
| Patent Cooperation Treaty Account | 542 | 787 |
| Accounts Receivable: | ||
| Other Customer Deposit Accounts | 1,085 | 752 |
| Patent Cooperation Treaty Account | 46 | — |
| Total Non-Entity Assets | $92,832 | $83,443 |
