Inbreeding depression is the reduced biological fitness in a given population as a result of inbreeding, or breeding of related individuals. Population biological fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and perpetuate its genetic material.
A âmicro entity,â as defined in 35 U.S.C. Â§ 123, is a patent applicant who meets the definition of a âsmall entityâ in addition to: (1) not being named on more than four previously-filed, U.S. non-provisional applications; and (2) not having gross income exceeding three times the median U.S. household income for the preceding calendar year in which the applicable fee is being paid.
If a patent applicant is considered a Micro Entity as defined in 37 C.F.R ÃÂ§ 1.29, then they are entitled to a 75% reduction with most USPTO government patent fees. If an entity does not qualify as a Micro Entity or a Small Entity, then it is a Large Entity that pays 100% of the government patent fees