Form PTO / SB / 15A Certification of Micro Entity Status - Gross Income Basis

What Is Form PTO/SB/15A?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/SB/15A?
A: Form PTO/SB/15A is a certification form used to declare micro entity status based on gross income.

Q: What is micro entity status?
A: Micro entity status is a special status granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to certain inventors who meet specific criteria and are eligible for reduced fees when filing patent applications.

Q: How is micro entity status determined based on gross income?
A: Micro entity status based on gross income is determined by meeting certain income thresholds set by the USPTO. If the inventor's gross income is below those thresholds, they may qualify for micro entity status.

Q: Why is Form PTO/SB/15A used?
A: Form PTO/SB/15A is used to certify the micro entity's eligibility and claim the reduced fees associated with micro entity status.

Q: What is the purpose of certifying micro entity status?
A: Certifying micro entity status helps the USPTO ensure that inventors who are eligible for reduced fees receive the appropriate benefits.

Q: Are there other forms for certifying micro entity status?
A: Yes, apart from Form PTO/SB/15A, there are other forms that can be used to certify micro entity status based on different criteria, such as Form PTO/SB/15B based on previous employment.