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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Fees
The following tables identify the most frequently encountered fees charged by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in connection with the filing of a U.S. patent application. The complete USPTO fee schedule can be viewed by clicking here.
Base Filing Fees| Large Entity | Small Entity | Micro Entity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Patent Application - Non-provisional | $320 | $128 | $64 |
| Utility Patent Application - Provisional | $300 | $120 | $60 |
| Design Patent Application | $220 | $88 | $44 |
Post-Allowance Fees (These fees may become due only once at least one claim in your patent application has been allowed by the examiner.)
| Large Entity | Small Entity | Micro Entity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issue Fee – Utility Patent | $1,200 | $480 | $240 |
| Issue Fee – Design Patent | $740 | $296 | $148 |
| First Maintenance Fee (due 3.5 years from issuance) | $2,000 | $800 | $400 |
| Second Maintenance Fee (due 7.5 years from issuance) | $3,760 | $1,504 | $752 |
| Third Maintenance Fee (due 11.5 years from issuance) | $7,700 | $3,080 | $1,540 |
