Micro Entity Status: How to Cut Your USPTO Patent Fees
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Micro entity status gives individual inventors and small applicants the deepest discount on USPTO fees.
Who qualifies
Generally, you must qualify as a small entity, not be named on more than four previous applications, and have a gross income under the USPTO's yearly limit. University-affiliated applicants have a separate path.
How to claim it
Submit the micro entity certification form with your application. Check the current requirements on the USPTO website.
Combine it with a provisional
A provisional application plus micro entity fees is the most affordable way to get Patent Pending.
Start your provisional patent
Start your provisional patent