USPTO線上繳費機制 - 專利

※ 引述《sorrell (sorrel)》之銘言：
: 最近收到專利事務所的請款單
: 一件專利案要繳納第3.5-7年的年費
: 事務所收28050台幣
: 我到USPTO網站上一查
: 發現我可以自行繳納這筆費用
: 只要450美金
貴公司大約有多少人呢??
屬於「small entity」還是「非small entity」
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/documents/appxr_1_20.htm#cfr37s1.20

For maintaining an original or reissue patent, except a design or plant
patent, based on an application filed on or after December 12, 1980, in force
beyond four years, the fee being due by three years and six months after the
original grant: By small entity (§ 1.27(a)) $450.00 By other than a small
entity $900.00

ps.
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/documents/0500_509_02.htm#sect509.02

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