USPTO Takes a Hint from European Practice in Addressing Late Continuation Concerns
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24
As expected, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is raising its fees this year, effective January 19, 2025. However, the USPTO is doing something a little unusual this time—they’re raising the cost of filing continuations in older applications. Specifically, a late continuation application more than 6 years after the earliest benefit date (EBD) will cost an extra $2700, and after 9 years will cost an extra $4000. Note that these fees are reduced by 60% for small entities and...
By: Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints