Micro-Entity Patent Fees: Risks Independent Inventors Need to Know

The USPTO's micro-entity discount saves qualifying inventors 80% on many filing fees — but the eligibility rules are precise, and a wrong certification can cost you more than you saved.
In this video: risks include a 3× penalty for underpaid fees, documentation requirements for prior-employment exceptions, and inequitable conduct allegations that can follow a patent even after it issues.
Read the full checklist: https://www.ogilvielawfirm.com/blog/micro-entity-pitfalls/
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