Tagged “USPTO”
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- 2026-04-238 min read
Do you qualify for USPTO micro-entity status? ($65 fee, 2026 guide)
Three-step qualification walkthrough for solo inventors. Income threshold, 4-prior-application rule, and the assignment-obligation trap. Plus SB/15A form mechanics and how to recertify when life changes.
- 2026-04-237 min read
How to file a provisional patent application in 2026 (solo inventor)
A provisional gives you a filing date and 12 months of 'patent pending' for $65 (micro-entity). What to write, what to file, and what most solo inventors get wrong.