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2 Important Requirements About Small Entity Status That May Be Mistakenly Overlooked

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(Short Article from PATENT VITAL, LLC, 1-minute read) Small entities are eligible for small entity discounts in many United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) fees for a patent application. However, 2 important requirements about small entity status may be mistakenly overlooked by some applicants.  Such mistakes should be avoided. (1) Some business entity may wonder whether it qualifies for a small entity status as long as the entity, including affiliates, has 500 or less employees.  Meeting the requirement about the … Continue reading “2 Important Requirements About Small Entity Status That May Be Mistakenly Overlooked”