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FEE SCHEDULE

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PRICING  COMMENT 

Initial consultation 

Free  Approximately one hour

Prior Art search  

$150 per hour 

Depending on the nature and complexity of the search and the desired final report, this could vary from $450 - $1800.

Non-provisional U.S. patent application  

$250 per hour 

We generally will provide a price cap for the preparation of the application.

 

The price cap will generally be between $5000 and $8000 depending on the nature and complexity of the application.  

Provisional U.S. patent application  

$250 per hour  If it is decided that a Provisional first be submitted, alternative pricing will be provided, based on complexity of the provisional application.

Filing a non provisional application; claiming the benefit of a provisional application.

$250 per hour  Depending on the completeness of the provisional, less time can be spent on the conversion.  We will provide a price accordingly. 

Document preparation, filing, paralegal services  

 $90 per hour Generally $45 - $270 per task 

Patent Draftsman    

$50 - $100 per page If necessary to understand the invention.

International (PCT) patent application

$2,500 Provided an adequate regular U.S. patent application has been filed  If proper US application has not been filed, above pricing is applied in addition.

Each response to USPTO action

$250 per hour Total cost depends on the nature and complexity of the office action, but generally $1500 - $3000
Appeal final rejection by Examiner     $250 per hour We generally will provide a price cap.  Depending on the nature and complexity, the pricing varies between $5,000-$10,000.

USPTO filing fees

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