AIPLA Comments on USPTO Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees

September 30, 2019

File Downloads

All documents are in PDF format.

AIPLA comments on seven aspects of the proposed fee schedule: general comments on the proposed fees; comments on the surcharge for not filing patent applications in docx format, comments on the surcharge for late payment of maintenance fees within 6 months, comments on the patent trial and appeal fees, comments on the annual practitioner fee, and comments on the CLE discount for this fee.

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp - Arlington, VA

    March 5 to 7, 2025

    Register today and don't miss out! The 2025 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp is a comprehensive, CLE-accredited seminar that includes instructional lecture-style sessions with practical tips on U.S. and international patent preparation and prosecution, as well as hands-on interactive workshops that will walk you through drafting claims and responding to office actions. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
  • 2025 Trade Secret Summit

    March 27 to 28, 2025

    Registration is now open! The AIPLA Trade Secret Summit is the leading trade secret conference in the nation, with speakers from across the spectrum of private practitioners, in-house counsel, government, and academia, as well as fantastic networking opportunities. CLE credits will be available. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
  • 2025 AIPLA Spring Meeting

    May 13 to 15, 2025

    Save the Date! The 2025 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law. Registration opens February 2025.