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2522 Methods of Payment

MPEP SECTION SUMMARY

This section outlines the ways a maintenance fee may be paid. In addition, it covers instances when the payment will not be accepted (like, for instance, when the payment is less than the required amount).

A maintenance fee may be paid:

  • with cash
  • with Treasury notes
  • with national bank notes
  • with post office money orders
  • with certified checks
  • over the internet by electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card, or deposit account payment methods

The payment will not be accepted if the:

  • payment is less than the required amount.
  • payment is made in a manner other than those listed above.
  • deposit account authorized to make the payment does not have enough money to cover the cost.

Maintenance fee payments and surcharges must be submitted separately from any other payment for fees or charges.

  • However, maintenance fees for a number of patents may be submitted together in one submission and one payment.

 

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