How do I pay patent fees?

In Washington, patent fees must be paid in order to obtain a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Generally, patent fees are divided into three categories: Utility Patent Fees, Design Patent Fees, and Plant Patent Fees. Utility patent fees are required to file a patent application, issue a patent, and maintain a patent by paying maintenance fees. The filing fee must be paid when the application is submitted and typically ranges between $70 and $280, depending on how many claims are included in the application. The issue fee must be paid when the patent is approved and is typically $480. Maintenance fees must be paid 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is approved, and each fee is typically $600-750. Design patent fees are similar to utility patent fees, but the filing fee is typically much less, ranging from $35 to $120. The issue fee is typically $420, and there are no maintenance fees for design patents. Plant patent fees are similar to utility patent fees, but the filing fee is typically $220. The issue fee is typically $430, and the maintenance fees are typically $400-530 at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is approved. Finally, if your patent application is accepted and approved, you must pay a fee to the USPTO in order to receive the patent. Fees can be paid by a variety of methods, including credit card, debit card, check, or money order. Payment information can be found on the USPTO website.

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