The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced fee adjustments effective January 19, 2025, impacting various patent-related services. Below is a summary of the key changes:

Utility Patent Basic Filing Fee:

• Large Entity: $320 → $345
• Small Entity: $160 → $172.50
• Micro Entity: $80 → $86.25

Design Patent Basic Filing Fee:

• Large Entity: $220 → $325
• Small Entity: $110 → $162.50
• Micro Entity: $55 → $81.25

Utility Patent Search Fee:

• Large Entity: $700 → $755
• Small Entity: $350 → $377.50
• Micro Entity: $175 → $188.75

Utility Patent Examination Fee:

• Large Entity: $800 → $880
• Small Entity: $400 → $440
• Micro Entity: $200 → $220

Maintenance Fees:

• First Maintenance Fee (Due at 3.5 years):
• Large Entity: $2,000 → $2,200
• Small Entity: $1,000 → $1,100
• Micro Entity: $500 → $550
• Second Maintenance Fee (Due at 7.5 years):
• Large Entity: $3,760 → $4,140
• Small Entity: $1,880 → $2,070
• Micro Entity: $940 → $1,035
• Third Maintenance Fee (Due at 11.5 years):
• Large Entity: $7,700 → $8,470
• Small Entity: $3,850 → $4,235
• Micro Entity: $1,925 → $2,117.50

Other Notable Fee Changes:

• Request for Continued Examination (RCE):
• First Request:
• Large Entity: $1,360 → $1,490
• Small Entity: $680 → $745
• Micro Entity: $340 → $372.50
• Second and Subsequent Requests:
• Large Entity: $2,000 → $2,200
• Small Entity: $1,000 → $1,100
• Micro Entity: $500 → $550
• Notice of Appeal:
• Large Entity: $840 → $925
• Small Entity: $420 → $462.50
• Micro Entity: $210 → $231.25
• Appeal Brief Filing:
• Large Entity: $2,360 → $2,595
• Small Entity: $1,180 → $1,297.50
• Micro Entity: $590 → $648.75