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As noted in my previous blog post, the USPTO introduced seven (7) patent fee changes effective January 1, 2009. As noted in a recently-updated fee schedule taking effect today (January 12, 2009), three (3) additional fee changes have been implemented, also impacting PCT applications filed with the U.S. as a receiving office. A summary of the new fee changes is as follows:

Fee Code 1601 (37 C.F.R. 1.445(a)(1))? PCT Transmittal Fee ? DECREASED from $300 to $240

Fee Code 1602 (37 C.F.R. 1.445(a)(2)) ? Search fee ? regardless of whether there is a corresponding application (see 35 U.S.C. 361(d) and PCT Rule 16) ? INCREASED from $1,800 to $2,080

Fee Code 1602 (37 C.F.R. 1.445(a)(3)) ? Supplemental search fee when required, per additional invention ? INCREASED from $1,800 to $2,080

Current USPTO Fee Schedule (January 12, 2009): LINK
Prior USPTO Fee Schedule (January 1, 2009, cached): LINK

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