Chapter 2500

Question 1

Title of Chapter

Answer 1

Maintenance Fees

Question 2

what patents subject

Answer 2

• utility filed on/after 12.12.80

Question 3

time for submitting

Answer 3

• NOT in advance
• pay w/o surcharge, grace period 6 months BEFORE each due date.
• —- 3-3.5 years, 7-7.5 years, 11-11.5 years
• pay w/ surcharge, grace period 6 months AFTER each due date
• —- 3.5-4 years, 7.5-8 years, 11.5 - 12 years

Question 4

amounts

Answer 4

• 50% reduction - small entity
• 75% reduction - micro entity
• no refund when paid when due

Question 5

delay in payment

Answer 5

• can be petitioned to Commissioner

- unintended delay

Question 6

multiple cont/div apps

Answer 6

• multiple continuation/divisional reissue apps, fee directed towards latest reissue app