[Federal Register: August 14, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 158)][Rules and Regulations] [Page 47534-47542]
Complete rule available at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2008_register&docid=fr14au08-5
Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2009
SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is adjusting certain patent fee amounts for fiscal year 2009 to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The patent statute provides for the annual CPI adjustment of patent fees set by statute to recover the higher costs associated with doing business. In addition, the Office is correcting the addresses for maintenance fee payments and correspondence, and deposit account replenishments.
DATES: Effective Date: October 2, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Schlueter by e-mail at Walter.Schlueter@uspto.gov, by telephone at (571) 272-6299, or by fax at (571) 273-6299.
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