Patent Novelty SearchIncludes search of US patents and published patent applications from the USPTO database; WIPO PCT Applications; European Patent Office patents and published applications; Japanese Patent Abstracts; German Patent Abstracts; and a "Google" search for English-language publications, copies of relevant patents found. |
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| Mechanical, Software, Electrical | $1,000 |
| Business Methods | $1,200 |
Patent ApplicationsHigh quality drafting including analysis of inventive concept, drafting of specification and claimset, and filing the case with the USPTO. Drawings for patent applications cost about $75 per page and will be estimated in the price quote. . |
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| Non-complex subject matter (simple mechanical or electromechanical, software) | $3,500 + USPTO fees + drawings ($100/sheet) |
| More complex subject matter | $4,000 and up + USPTO fees + drawings ($100/sheet) |
| Design Patent | $1,500 + USPTO fees + drawing fee ($100 per page) |
| Provisional Patent Application -- Please call to discuss your particular situation. | |
Office ActionsIncludes analysis of issues presented in USPTO communication, written response to the Examiner, and amendments to specification, drawings, and claims (where warranted). |
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| Response to Election / Restriction | $300 |
| Amendment / Request for Reconsideration | $1,200 and up |
| Response to Quayle Action | $250 |
| Examiner Interview (Phone) | $300 |
| Appeal to Patent Board of Appeals | $2,500 + USPTO fees |
| Service Fee (payment of maintenance fee) | $300 + USPTO maintenance fee |
All other legal work is on a $225 per hour basis.
$200 service fee for each maintenance fee payment.
Note: Most USPTO fees are set forth here.
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