The patent office funding bill (H.R. 1561) seems to become law. Here are some of the proposed changes:
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Current Fees |
Fees in Bill |
Filing Fee |
$770 |
Filing: $300 |
Extra independent claims >3 |
$86 |
$100 |
Claims >20 |
$18 |
$50 |
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Long disclosure |
$0 |
$250 for ea. 50 sheets over 100 |
Electronic Filing |
$0 |
$225 discount |
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Issue Fee |
$1330 |
$1400 |
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