Effective January 2, 2021 (Last revised March 1, 2021)
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The fees subject to reduction upon establishment of small entity status (37 CFR 1.27) or micro entity status (37 CFR 1.29) are shown in separate columns. Except for provisional applications, each application for a patent requires the appropriate search fee and examination fee in addition to the appropriate fees in the "Patent application filing fees" section below. This means each fee listed as a "Basic filing fee" in the "Patent application filing fees" section should be accompanied by the appropriate search fee listed in the "Patent search fees" section as well as the appropriate examination fee listed in the "Patent examination fees" section. The $400/$200 non-electronic filing fee (fee codes 1090/2090/3090 or 1690/2690/3690) must be paid in addition to the filing, search and examination fees, in each original nonprovisional utility application filed in paper with the USPTO. The only way to avoid payment of the non-electronic filing fee is by filing your nonprovisional utility application via EFS-Web. The non-electronic filing fee does not apply to reissue, design, plant, or provisional applications.
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 |
Patent maintenance fees | Back to top | ||||
| 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) | 1,344.00 | 1,344.00 | 1,344.00 | |
| 1710 | International filing fee (first 30 pages - filed electronically with ePCT or PCT-EASY .zip file) | 1,235.00 | 1,235.00 | 1,235.00 | |
| 1702 | International filing fee (first 30 pages) | 1,453.00 | 1,453.00 | 1,453.00 | |
| 1703 | Supplemental fee (for each page over 30) | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | |
| 1704 | International search (EPO) | 2,091.00 | 2,091.00 | 2,091.00 | |
| 1715 | International search (ILPO) | 1,107.00 | 1,107.00 | 1,107.00 | |
| 1712 | International search (IPAU) | 1,697.00 | 1,697.00 | 1,697.00 | |
| 1717 | International search (IPOS) | 1,646.00 | 1,646.00 | 1,646.00 | |
| 1716 | International search (JPO) | 1,476.00 | 1,476.00 | 1,476.00 | |
| 1709 | International search (KIPO) | 1,036.00 | 1,036.00 | 1,036.00 | |
| 1714 | International search (Rospatent) | 543.00 | 543.00 | 543.00 | |
| 1705 | Handling fee | 218.00 | 218.00 | 218.00 | |
| 1706 | Handling fee - 90% reduction, if applicant meets criteria specified at: http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/pct/en/fees/fee_reduction.pdf | 21.80 | 21.80 | 21.80 | |
| ** 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 | ||
Trademark application-related fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
| 2.6(a)(1)(i) | Application (paper), per class | n/a | n/a | $750.00 | 6001 |
| 2.6(a)(1)(ii) | Application (§66(a)), per class | $500.00 | 7931 | n/a | n/a |
| 2.6(a)(1)(iii) | Application (TEAS Standard), per class | $350.00 | 7009 | n/a | n/a |
| 2.6(a)(1)(iv) | Application (TEAS Plus), per class | $250.00 | 7007 | n/a | n/a |
| 2.6(a)(1)(v) | Fee for failing to meet TEAS Plus requirements, per class | $100.00 | 7008 | $100.00 | 6008 |
| 2.6(a)(2)(i)-(ii) | Amendment to allege use (AAU), per class | $100.00 | 7002 | $200.00 | 6002 |
| 2.6(a)(3)(i)-(ii) | Statement of use (SOU), per class | $100.00 | 7003 | $200.00 | 6003 |
| 2.6(a)(4)(i)-(ii) | Request for six-month extension for filing an SOU, per class | $125.00 | 7004 | $225.00 | 6004 |
| 2.6(a)(19)(i)-(ii) | Request to divide an application, per new application created | $100.00 | 7006 | $200.00 | 6006 |
Trademark petition and letter of protest fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
| 2.6(a)(15)(i)-(ii) | Petition to the Director | $250.00 | 7005 | $350.00 | 6005 |
| 2.6(a)(15)(iii)-(iv) | Petition to revive an application | $150.00 | 7010 | $250.00 | 6010 |
| 2.6(a)(25) | Letter of protest | $50.00 | 7011 | n/a | n/a |
Trademark post registration fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
| 2.6(a)(5)(i)-(ii) | §9 registration renewal application, per class | $300.00 | 7201 | $500.00 | 6201 |
| 2.6(a)(6)(i)-(ii) | §9 registration renewal application grace period fee, per class | $100.00 | 7203 | $200.00 | 6203 |
| 2.6(a)(21)(i)-(ii) | §9 registration renewal application deficiency fee | $100.00 | 7204 | $200.00 | 6204 |
| 2.6(a)(12)(i)-(ii) | §8 declaration, per class | $225.00 | 7205 | $325.00 | 6205 |
| 2.6(a)(14)(i)-(ii) | §8 declaration grace period fee, per class | $100.00 | 7206 | $200.00 | 6206 |
| 2.6(a)(20)(i)-(ii) | §8 declaration deficiency fee | $100.00 | 7207 | $200.00 | 6207 |
| 2.6(a)(13)(i)-(ii) | §15 declaration, per class | $200.00 | 7208 | $300.00 | 6208 |
| 2.6(a)(12)(i)-(ii), (a)(13)(i)-(ii) | Combined §8 and §15 declarations, per class | $425.00 | 7205, 7208 | $625.00 | 6205, 6208 |
| 2.6(a)(12)(i)-(ii), (a)(13)(i)-(ii) a)(14)(i)-(ii) | Combined §8 and §15 declarations filed during grace period, per class | $525.00 | 7205, 7206, 7208 | $825.00 | 6205, 6206, 6208 |
| 2.6(a)(5)(i)-(ii), (a)(12)(i)-(ii) | Combined §8 declaration and §9 renewals, per class | $525.00 | 7201, 7205 | $825.00 | 6201, 6205 |
| 2.6(a)(5)(i)-(ii), (a)(6)(i)-(ii), (a)(12)(i)-(ii), (a)(14)(i)-(ii) | Combined §8 declaration and §9 renewals both filed during grace period, per class | $725.00 | 7201, 7203, 7205, 7206 | $1,225.00 | 6201, 6203, 6205, 6206 |
| 2.6(a)(7)(i)-(ii) | §12(c) affidavit, per class | $100.00 | 7210 | $200.00 | 6210 |
| 2.6(a)(8)(i)-(ii) | New registration certificate | $100.00 | 7211 | $200.00 | 6211 |
| 2.6(a)(9)(i)-(ii) | Corrected registration certificate, registrant's error | $100.00 | 7212 | $200.00 | 6212 |
| 2.6(a)(10)(i)-(ii) | Adding a disclaimer to a registration | $100.00 | 7213 | $200.00 | 6213 |
| 2.6(a)(11)(i)-(ii) | Amending registration for other than adding a disclaimer | $100.00 | 7214 | $200.00 | 6214 |
| 2.6(a)(11)(iii) | Deleting only goods/services/classes from registration, before filing §8 declaration, and making no other changes | $0.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2.6(a)(12)(iii)-(iv) | Deleting goods/services/classes from registration, after filing §8 declaration and before acceptance, per class | $250.00 | 7012 | $350.00 | 6012 |
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
| 2.6(a)(16)(i)-(ii) | TTAB petition for cancellation, per class | $600.00 | 7401 | $700.00 | 6401 |
| 2.6(a)(17)(i)-(ii) | TTAB notice of opposition, per class | $600.00 | 7402 | $700.00 | 6402 |
| 2.6(a)(18)(i)-(ii) | TTAB ex parte appeal, per class | $225.00 | 7403 | $325.00 | 6403 |
| 2.6(a)(18)(iii) | TTAB ex parte appeal brief extension, first | $0.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2.6(a)(18)(iv)-(v) | TTAB ex parte appeal brief extension, second or subsequent | $100.00 | 7407 | $200.00 | 6407 |
| 2.6(a)(18)(vi)-(vii) | TTAB ex parte appeal brief, per class | $200.00 | 7406 | $300.00 | 6406 |
| 2.102(c)(1)(i) | TTAB first 30-day request for extension of time to file a notice of opposition | $0.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2.6(a)(22)(i)-(ii) | TTAB first 90-day or second 60-day request for extension of time to file a notice of opposition | $200.00 | 7404 | $400.00 | 6404 |
| 2.6(a)(23)(i)-(ii) | TTAB final 60-day request for extension of time to file a notice of opposition | $400.00 | 7405 | $500.00 | 6405 |
| 2.6(a)(24) | TTAB request for an oral hearing | $500.00 | 7408 | n/a | n/a |
Trademark Madrid Protocol fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
| 7.7(1) | International fee for international application | Paid to USPTO and forwarded to WIPO. See 37 CFR §7.7 and the WIPO fee calculator. | Paid to USPTO and forwarded to WIPO. See 37 CFR §7.7 and the WIPO fee calculator. | n/a | |
| 7.14(c) | International fee for correcting irregularities in an international application | 7952 | n/a | ||
| 7.21 | International fee for subsequent designation | 7953 | n/a | ||
| 7.23 | International fee for recording of an assignment of an international registration | 7954 | n/a | ||
| 7.6(a)(1)(i)-(ii) | Certifying an international application based on a single basic application or registration, per class | $100.00 | 7901 | $200.00 | 6901 |
| 7.6(a)(2)(i)-(ii) | Certifying an international application based on more than one basic application or registration, per class | $150.00 | 7902 | $250.00 | 6902 |
| 7.6(a)(3)(i)-(ii) | Transmittal fee for subsequent designation | $100.00 | 7907 | $200.00 | 6907 |
| 7.6(a)(4)(i)-(ii) | Transmittal fee for request to record an assignment or restriction to the international registration | $100.00 | 7903 | $200.00 | 6903 |
| 7.6(a)(5)(i)-(ii) | Notice of replacement, per class | $100.00 | 7904 | $200.00 | 6904 |
| 7.6(a)(6)(i)-(ii) | §71 declaration, per class | $225.00 | 7905 | $325.00 | 6905 |
| 7.6(a)(7)(i)-(ii) | §71 declaration grace period fee, per class | $100.00 | 7906 | $200.00 | 6906 |
| 7.6(a)(8)(i)-(ii) | §71 declaration deficiency fee | $100.00 | 7908 | $200.00 | 6908 |
| 7.6(a)(6)(i)-(ii), 2.6(a)(13)(i)-(ii) | Combined §71 and §15 declarations, per class | $425.00 | 7905, 7208 | $625.00 | 6905, 6208 |
| 7.6(a)(6)(i)-(ii), (a)(7)(i)-(ii), 2.6(a)(13)(i)-(ii) | Combined §71 and §15 declarations filed during grace period, per class | $525.00 | 7905, 7906, 7208 | $825.00 | 6905, 6906, 6208 |
| 2.6(a)(11)(iii) | Deleting only goods/services/classes from registration, before filing §71 declaration, and making no other changes | $0.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 7.6(a)(6)(iii)-(iv) | Deleting goods/services/classes from registration, after filing §71 declaration and before acceptance, per class | $250.00 | 7013 | $350.00 | 6013 |
Trademark service fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
| 2.6(b)(1) | Printed copy of registration, delivery by USPS, USPTO box, or electronic means | $3.00 | 8501 | $3.00 | 8501 |
| 2.6(b)(4)(i) | Certified copy of registration, with title and/or status, regular service | $15.00 | 8503 | $15.00 | 8503 |
| 2.6(b)(4)(ii) | Certified copy of registration, with title and/or status, expedited local service | $30.00 | 8504 | $30.00 | 8504 |
| 2.6(b)(2) | Certified copy of domestic application as filed | $15.00 | 8507 | $15.00 | 8507 |
| 2.6(b)(3) | Certified or uncertified copy of application/registration file | $50.00 | 8508 | $50.00 | 8508 |
| 2.6(b)(5) | Certified or uncertified copy of trademark document, unless otherwise provided | $25.00 | 8513 | $25.00 | 8513 |
| 2.6(b)(7) | For assignment records, abstracts of title and certification per registration | $25.00 | 8514 | $25.00 | 8514 |
| 2.6(b)(6)(i) | Recording trademark assignment, agreement or other ownership document, first mark per document | $40.00 | 8521 | $40.00 | 8521 |
| 2.6(b)(6)(ii) | Recording trademark assignment, agreement or other ownership document, second and subsequent marks in the same document | $25.00 | 8522 | $25.00 | 8522 |
| 2.6(b)(9) | Additional fee for expedited service | $160.00 | 8534 | $160.00 | 8534 |
| 2.6(b)(8) | Additional fee for overnight delivery | $40.00 | 8533 | $40.00 | 8533 |
Fastener Quality Act fees | Electronically filed | Paper filed | |||
| 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount | Fee code | Fee amount | Fee code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7(a) | Recordal application | n/a | n/a | $20.00 | 6991 |
| 2.7(b) | Renewal application | n/a | n/a | $20.00 | 6992 |
| 2.7(c) | Late fee for renewal application | n/a | n/a | $20.00 | 6993 |
| 2.7(a) | Application fee for reactivation of insignia, per request | n/a | n/a | $20.00 | 6994 |
General service fees | Back to top | ||
| Fee code | 37 CFR § | Description | Fee amount |
| 9202/9209 | 1.21(b)(2), (b)(3) or 2.6(b)(11) | Service charge for below minimum balance | 25.00 |
| 9101 | 1.21(m) or 2.6(b)(10) | Processing each payment refused or charged back | 50.00 |
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