Notably, the updated schedule includes a new surcharge for continuations with priority claims more than 6 or 9 years old, which is intended to “partially offset foregone maintenance fee revenue ...

Our colleagues previously reported on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) patent fee schedule for 2025, and we now take this opportunity to provide you with our insights on the ...

“The substantial costs associated with patent attorneys, ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, coupled with the opportunity costs that first-time patenting entails, may deter ...