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The AIA establishes a category of "Micro Entity" by which a patent applicant can receive a 75% reduction in government fees. The two ways to qualify are either by having gross income at or below $160,971, or is closely associated with a U.S. institution
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The AIA also established, as of the date it became law on September 16, 2011, that a failure to disclose the best mode shall no longer be a basis for cancellation of a patent in patent validity or infringement proceedings.
 
The AIA also established, as of the date it became law on September 16, 2011, that a failure to disclose the best mode shall no longer be a basis for cancellation of a patent in patent validity or infringement proceedings.
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== Micro Entity Status ==
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The AIA establishes a category of "Micro Entity" by which a patent applicant can receive a 75% reduction in government fees.  The two ways to qualify are either by having gross income at or below $160,971, or is closely associated with a U.S. institution of higher education.<ref>https://www.neustel.com/micro-entity-status-uspto/</ref>
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==References==
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