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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is a law firm dedicated to advancing ideas, discoveries, and innovations that drive businesses around the world. From offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Finnegan works with leading innovators to protect, advocate, and leverage their most important intellectual property (IP) assets.
Payment of maintenance fees can be made without surcharge at 3 to 3.5 years, 7 to 7.5 years, and 11 to 11.5 years after the date of patent issuance.
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Payment of maintenance fees can be made without surcharge at 3 to 3.5 years, 7 to 7.5 years, and 11 to 11.5 years after the date of patent issuance. Maintenance fees cannot be paid early. Payment of maintenance fees can be made with a surcharge during the "grace periods" at 3.5 to 4 years, 7.5 to 8 years, and 11.5 to 12 years after the date of patent issuance. 

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