Topic: Understanding the New IDS Size Fee at the USPTO

This CLE provides an in-depth look at the new USPTO IDS Size Fee, effective January 19, 2025, which imposes fees based on the cumulative number of applicant-cited references in an application. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how IDS Size Fee thresholds are calculated, when fees are triggered, and how to prepare and file compliant IDSs with the USPTO.

Speaker: Julie Jager

Julie Jager is the CEO of SyncIDS, where she leads the design, development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the company’s software, systems, and operational processes. Under her leadership, SyncIDS has become the industry’s most advanced web-based solution dedicated exclusively to managing and filing Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs) with the USPTO.

With deep experience in the intellectual property (IP) community, Julie has driven substantial improvements across SyncIDS’s platform, enhancing both operational performance and client satisfaction. Her strategic vision and commitment to automation and efficiency have positioned SyncIDS as a trusted partner for patent professionals worldwide.

Founded in 2010, SyncIDS serves thousands of users from law firms and corporations around the globe. The platform streamlines the IDS process with an intuitive interface and robust prior art database, helping clients increase accuracy, reduce administrative burdens, and save valuable time.

Remote attendance only.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by May 6, 2025.

Sponsored by: Intellectual Property Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Ness at markjness.mn@gmail.com.