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Cantor Colburn Client Alert: USPTO Increases Fees and Adds New Fees for FY2025

The Change Will Require Many Applicants to Adjust Filing and Prosecution Strategies

The USPTO has announced fee increases and new fees for patents and trademarks to take place on January 18, 2025, for trademarks, and January 19, 2025, for patents. Read the Cantor Colburn Client Alert, USPTO Increases Fees and Adds New Fees for FY2025, for a full summary and analysis.

What This Means for You

The increase in fees and the introduction of new fees by the USPTO is significant, necessitating careful budget considerations. If you are within the filing window for a submission and wish to take advantage of the lower fees in 2024, we would be happy to accommodate those instructions. If you have questions about these fees and how to adjust your strategy to minimize their impact in the short term, please contact your Cantor Colburn attorney or contact@cantorcolburn.com.

For Further Information and Assistance

Cantor Colburn is one of the largest and most productive intellectual property law firms in the United States, with practices groups dedicated to patents and trademarks, who have substantial experience representing clients in all aspects of these types of matters. Please do not hesitate to contact your Cantor Colburn attorney with any questions you may have regarding this matter and your IP in general.

This client alert was written by David Bomzer and Ali Caless, with contributions from Michelle Ciotola.

Please note that each situation has its own unique circumstances and ramifications. This Client Alert is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

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