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Under U.S. patent law, the fees to be paid to the patent office (USPTO) depend on the applicant�s status. For the purposes of paying patent fees, 37 CFR 1.27, explains that to qualify as a small entity, one must either be:�

• An individual investor
• A small for-profit business concern (company) having no more than 500 employees (or affiliates)
• A university, or
• A non-profit organization of the type as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3))

Small entity status of a patent applicant entitles the applicant to pay reduced application, issuance, and maintenance fees.�For more information on small entity status discounts, refer here.��