MICROMANAGING THE “MICRO-ENTITY” PATENT FEE DISCOUNT
More than five years after Congress threw a little bone to start-up inventors, we’ve learned a few things. The good news is that you might qualify for reduced patent fees under the patent laws, thanks to a “gift” from Congress to small inventors. I didn’t follow the battle, but I expect it was a way for them to look like they are being generous in some small way when they’re raising fees in a big way. Half-price patent fees sounds like a good deal. I used to be nervous that it might be too risky to enjoy the benefit. I’ve mellowed out, and will explain [...]