The USPTO proposed significant changes to patent fees to recover costs, including increased fees for terminal disclaimers, continuation applications, and AIA trial fees, impacting strategies.
The recent announcement confirmed fee increases that will be effective starting January 19, 2025. Key hikes include substantial new fees for late-filed continuation applications.
Despite initial proposals suggesting drastic increases of up to 700% in terminal disclaimer fees, the USPTO backed down due to pushback from stakeholders.
The justification for the new fees is primarily based on the costs borne by the USPTO in examining applications, noting that examination times do not always reflect the actual work required.
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