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What happens after a patent is issued?

April 26, 2017happens issued patent

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What happens after a patent is issued?

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After a patent issues, the inventor is required to pay periodic maintenance fees. The fees are due 4, 8, and 12 years after the patent issues, and the inventor is permitted to pay 6 months in advance and has a 6 month grace period to pay the maintenance fee plus a grace period surcharge.