The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increased various fees effective January 19, 2025. The majority of the fee increases are approximately 7.5% higher than the previous rates. However, some changes are more substantial.
Discounts of 60% for "small entities" and 80% for "micro entities" will continue to apply to many USPTO fees.
For more detailed information on the scope and rationale for the fee increases, please refer to the USPTO notice in the Federal Register: "Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees During Fiscal Year 2025."
If you would like to discuss options for maximizing your US patent-related budgets, please get in touch with your usual Berggren contact or directly with Robert Alderson, who leads Berggren's US Desk.