CPA - Continued Prosecution Application (design only)
A CPA (Continued Prosecution Application) is a type of continuing application used to continue the prosecution of a design patent application, changing the strategy if the original application is not going well. The drawing must be the same as in the original application, which will be abandoned when the CPA is filed, with the CPA taking its place. The CPA is especially useful when you want to keep arguing for the patentability of a design patent that would otherwise be rejected.
USPTO EXTRA COSTS
In addition to the flat fee for our professional services, you will need to cover these fixed fees required by the Patent Office:
Micro Entity
Small Entity
Large Entity
Filing Fee
$60
$120
$300
Search Fee
$60
$120
$300
Examination Fee
$140
$280
$700
Total:
$260
$520
$1,300
All these costs are required to file a CPA and are included in the final price you will see when selecting the entity type that applies to you.
Please note that micro entity or small entity status must be verified again when filing a CPA, since for these purposes it is considered a new application.
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS
CPA by Design Patent Type
Simple ($625)
Medium ($780)
Complex ($875)
Depending on the complexity of the design patent you contracted with us, the same classification will in principle apply to the CPA. In any case, please consult with us before purchasing and obtain your reference number.
REFERENCE NUMBER
At Patentes USA we have a system of unique reference numbers to unequivocally identify our prospective and future Clients and each of their requests. By submitting a service request with it, you confirm that you fully accept the conditions detailed in the Engagement Letter in which you received it.
See our terms of service to make sure you fully understand the consequences of submitting a service request both with and without a valid reference code.
This service requires a valid reference number in categories D or Z.