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Do USPTO Fee Discounts Hurt Inventors’ Chances? Probably Not.

February 9, 2026

Recent USPTO data shows a sharp gap in patent allowance rates by entity size. Large entities saw about an 80% allowance rate, small entities around

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USPTO to Charge Extra for Late Continuation Applications — Don’t Get Caught by the Six- and Nine-Year Traps

September 4, 2025

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) just rolled out a new “late-filing penalty” for continuation applications that come in six or nine years after

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When Trying to Save Money May Cost More

June 27, 2025

The USPTO offers significant fee discounts for small and micro entities. In particular, small entities include individuals, businesses with up to 500 employees, or non-profits.

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