Filing Costs

Patent Applications

Costs include pricing for patent preparation, draftsman fees, application filing fees, and express mail charges.

Mechanical: $5000
Internet: $6000
Electrical: $6000
Software: $6000
Biotech: $8000
Chemical: $6000

Additional charges apply for responding to office actions ($1200), patentability searches ($700 manual, $600 online), and hourly rates range from $180-300.

Trademark Applications

Single Class Application: $1000

Basic Copyright Application: $300
Software Copyright Application: $500