Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2002

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (referred to as "we", "us", or "our" in this notice) is adjusting certain patent fee amounts to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Also, we are adjusting, by a corresponding amount, a few patent fees that track the affected fees. Our Director is authorized to adjust these fees annually by the CPI to recover the higher costs associated with doing business. In addition, we are changing the maintenance fee correspondence address to better serve our customers, and amending a fee to reflect current business practice. These amendments will keep our fees aligned with the CPI and streamline administrative matters. No trademark fee will be adjusted.