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The USPTO has published the new patent fee structure that it is implementing pursuant to its fee-setting authority under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). While some patent prosecution fees are decreasing, most large entities will see their total patent prosecution fees increase.  The majority of the new USPTO patent fees will take effect on March 19, 2013, but some will not take effect until January 14, 2014. Continue reading this entry