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Then read a few of our timelines. May I suggest Photography: History of the Camera or Incandescent Lightbulb Timeline.

Filing Fee Increase
On December 8 2004 a new patent fee schedule went into effect and the impact on small entity filers (individual or a filer who employs fewer than 500 employees) will be a raise in the utility patent filing fees from $395 to $500 for small entities. However, if you file electronically, the fee will be only $425.