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New USPTO Fee Schedule Reduces Costs for PCT Patent Filings and Small and Micro Entities

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Congress is using the UAIA to reduce barriers to patent system entry, such as the costs associated with filing and prosecuting patent applications as well as maintaining patents. Effective December 29, 2022, discounts related to patent costs for small and micro entities increased. As set out in 37 CFR 1.27