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United States Patent Office
USPTO Patent Renewal Fee Schedule
Official maintenance fee schedule for United States patents effective 2025. All fees are in USD and must be paid to maintain patent rights in the United States.
ℹ️ Key Facts About USPTO Maintenance Fees
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No fees during application:
First fee is due 3.5 years after patent is granted, not filed.
First fee is due 3.5 years after patent is granted, not filed.
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Entity status matters:
Small and micro entities get significantly reduced fees.
Small and micro entities get significantly reduced fees.
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Late penalties apply:
Missing deadlines results in surcharges and can lead to patent expiration.
Missing deadlines results in surcharges and can lead to patent expiration.
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USD only:
All payments must be made in USD through USPTO's official portal.
All payments must be made in USD through USPTO's official portal.
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Micro Entity
Smallest fee category for qualifying entities
3.5 years$430
7.5 years$808
11.5 years$1,656
Small Entity
For small businesses and individuals
3.5 years$860
7.5 years$1,616
11.5 years$3,312
Large Entity
Standard fee for larger corporations
3.5 years$2,150
7.5 years$4,040
11.5 years$8,280
⚠️ Understanding Grant Date vs Filing Date
Critical: Maintenance fees are calculated from the patent grant date, NOT the filing date.
Example: Patent filed Jan 1, 2020 but granted Jun 1, 2021 — first fee due Jun 1, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 (3.0–3.5 years after grant).
Important Payment Windows
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Standard window: 6 months before the due date (e.g., 3.0–3.5 yrs, 7.0–7.5 yrs, 11.0–11.5 yrs)
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Grace period: Additional 6 months after the due date with surcharge
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Patent expires: If not paid within the grace period, patent rights are lost
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Reinstatement possible: Under limited circumstances with additional petition fees ($700+)
Late Payment Surcharges & Consequences
Missing maintenance fee deadlines results in additional costs and can lead to permanent patent expiration.
| Payment Period | Micro Entity | Small Entity | Large Entity | Consequence |
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| ✓ On-time | $0 | $0 | $0 | Patent remains active |
| ⚠️ Grace period (6 mo late) | +$108 | +$216 | +$540 | Surcharge + maintenance fee |
| ⚠️ Petition (≤2 yrs late) | +$452 | +$904 | +$2,260 | Patent expired – petition required |
| ❌ Petition (>2 yrs late) | +$600 | +$1,200 | +$3,000 | Patent expired – higher petition fee |
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