Maintenance Fee Transmittal Form {PTO-SB-45}

PTO/SB/45 - MAINTENANCE FEE TRANSMITTAL FORM. (Do not submit this form electronically via USPTO's patent electronic filing system (Patent Center or EFS-Web)). This form is used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This form is specifically related to the payment of maintenance fees for maintaining a granted patent in force. When an individual or entity obtains a patent for an invention, they are required to pay maintenance fees at specific intervals to keep the patent valid and in force. The maintenance fees are due at set time points during the life of the patent, typically at 3.5 years, 7.5 years, and 11.5 years after the date of grant. The PTO/SB/45 form serves as a transmittal document accompanying the payment of maintenance fees. It includes information about the patent, the patent owner, and the amount being paid. The form is submitted to the USPTO along with the required maintenance fee to ensure the continued validity of the patent. www.FormsWorkflow.com