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For the purposes of determing micro entity eligibility under the "gross income" basis where multiple inventors are named on an application, should the incomes of all co-inventors be totaled in determining whether the income limit is met? (Question: FEE438 FAQ
If an application lists two inventors, one of whom has been listed as inventor on more than four previously filed patents applications, and the other has not; does that inventive entity qualify for micro-entity status under the "gross income" basis, assum FAQ
If each inventor named on a patent application has an annual income of $149,000 or less, and if the inventors collectively filed the application as the applicant, would the gross income requirement set forth in the "gross income" definition for micro enti FAQ
Will the USPTO publish the gross income amount used in the "gross income" definition for micro entity status? If so, where and how frequently wil it be updated? (Question: FEE4345) FAQ
If an inventor-applicant initially pays patent service fees as a small entity and then experiences a reduction in income at the time of allowance, can the inventor-applicant then qualify as a micro entity under the "gross income" basis and pay the issue f FAQ
If an applicant filed numerous nonprovisional patent applications in connection with the applicant's previous employment, can the applicant qualify as a micro entity under the "gross income" definition after leaving that employment? (Question: FEE4335) FAQ No
For the "four previously filed applications" limit set forth in the "gross income" definition of micro entity status, do national stage applications in other countries count or only national stage applications in the U.S.? (Question: FEE4330) FAQ
Do provisional and nonprovisional applications both count toward the filing limit for purposes of establishing micro entity status under the "gross income" basis? (Question: FEE4327) FAQ No
Are plant patent applications included in the "four previously filed patent applications" limit set forth in the "gross income" definition for micro entity status? (Question: FEE4325) FAQ
What types of applications count toward the applicatoin filing limit for purposes of establishing micro entity status under the "gross income" basis? (Question: FEE4320) FAQ