Patent Board Appeals Paperwork: Time for Your Bureaucratic Feedback!
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Patent and Trademark Office is asking for public feedback on how it collects information for appeals handled by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This is a routine update to keep things running smoothly and make sure the process is clear and efficient. If you’re involved in patent appeals, now’s your chance to share your thoughts before June 22, 2026!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Large Annual Time and Labor Burden
If you file or handle PTAB appeals, the USPTO estimates the private sector spends 337,662 hours annually on this paperwork, which the agency values at $150,934,914 in annual labor cost using a $447/hour billing rate.
Annual Filing Fees and Non‑hour Costs
USPTO estimates total annual non‑hour costs (filing fees and postage) for PTAB appeals of $24,085,946, including filing fees and an estimated $3,859 in postage.
Compliance Required or Risk Dismissal
If you fail to follow the PTAB regulations and information‑collection rules (37 CFR 41), your appeal may be dismissed or your submission denied entry, putting your ability to pursue patent review at risk.
Notice of Appeal Filing Fees Tiers
Notices of Appeal carry fees of $905 (undiscounted), with reduced rates of $362 for small entities and $181 for micro entities, as shown in the USPTO fee table.
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