Form PTO/SB/56 Reissue Application Fee Transmittal Form

PTO/SB/56 (01‐25)

Approved for use through XX/XX/XXXX. OMB 0651‐0033

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REISSUE APPLICATION FEE TRANSMITTAL FORM

Docket Number (Optional)

Application as Filed – Part 1

(1) Claims in Patent

(2) Claims Filed in Reissue Application

(3) Number Extra

Micro Entity

Small Entity

Undiscounted

Rate ($)

Fee ($)

Rate ($)

Fee ($)

Rate ($)

Fee ($)

Total Claims (37 CFR 1.16(i))

(A)

(B)

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x =

x

=

x =

Ind. Claims (37 CFR 1.16(h))

(C)

(D)

**

=

x =

x

=

x =

Application Size Fee (37 CFR 1.16(s))

If the specification and drawings exceed 100 sheets of paper, the application size fee due is $450 ($180 for small entity, $90 for micro entity) for each additional 50 sheets or fraction thereof. See 35 U.S.C. 41(a)(1)(G) and 37 CFR 1.16(s).

Filing Fee (37 CFR 1.16(e))

Search Fee (37 CFR 1.16(n))

Examination Fee (37 CFR 1.16(r))

Total Filing Fee

Application as Amended – Part 2

(1) Claims Remaining After Amendment

(2) Highest Number Previously Paid For

(3) Extra Claims Present

Micro Entity

Small Entity

Undiscounted

Rate ($)

Fee ($)

Rate ($)

Fee ($)

Rate ($)

Fee ($)

Total Claims (37 CFR 1.16(i))

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****

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x =

x

=

x =

Ind. Claims (37 CFR 1.16(h))

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x =

x

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Application Size Fee (37 CFR 1.16(s))

If the specification and drawings exceed 100 sheets of paper, the application size fee due is $450 ($180 for small entity, $90 for micro entity) for each additional 50 sheets or fraction thereof. See 35 U.S.C. 41(a)(1)(G) and 37 CFR 1.16(s).

Total Additional Fee

* Enter (B) – 20, or enter “0” if (B) is less than 20. ** Enter (D) – minus 3, or enter “0” if (D) is less than 3. *** After any cancellation of claims. **** If the “Highest Number of Total Claims Previously Paid For” is less than 20, enter “20” in this space. ***** If the “Highest Number of Independent Claims Previously Paid For” is less than 3, enter “3” in this space. Applicant asserts small entity status. See 37 CFR 1.27. Applicant certifies micro entity status. See 37 CFR 1.29. Form PTO/SB/15A or B or equivalent must either be enclosed or have been submitted previously. The Director is hereby authorized to charge any additional fees under 37 CFR 1.16 or 1.17 which may be required, or credit any overpayment to Deposit Account No. . A check in the amount of $ to cover the filing/additional fee is enclosed. Payment made via USPTO patent electronic filing system. Payment by credit card. Form PTO‐2038 is attached. WARNING: Information on this form may become public. Credit card information should not be included on this form. Provide credit card information and authorization on PTO‐2038. Signature Date Typed or Printed Name Registration Number, if applicable Telephone Number

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