What is an abandonment fee?

An abandonment fee is a fee associated with filing for a patent in Washington. A patent application is considered “abandoned” if the applicant does not adhere to specific filing requirements. This can include failing to respond to a communication from the US Patent and Trademark Office, or not paying certain fees associated with the application. The abandonment fee is the fee associated with reinstating an application after it has been abandoned. In general, the abandonment fee is equal to the original filing costs plus any additional fees associated with the abandonment. The fee must be paid in full before the application can be reinstated. It is important to note that Patent Law in Washington is complicated, so it can be beneficial to consult a patent attorney when filing or attempting to reinstate a patent application. Doing so will help ensure that all the necessary requirements are met and the abandonment fee is paid correctly.

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