Application Filing
| Service | Provisional Route | Non-Provisional Route |
|---|---|---|
| Search & Opinion | $1000 | $1000 |
| Drawings (up to 5 sheets) | $600 | $600 |
| Application Prep & Filing | $1100-$1600 (opt’l claims) | $2350 |
| USPTO Fees (small entity) | $130 | $800 |
| Total for Filing Date | $2830-$3330 | $4750 |
| Follow-up Application | $1900-$1400 | $0 |
| USPTO Fees (small entity) | $800 | $0 |
| Total for Docketing | $5530 | $4750 |
Additional Application Fees
| Service | Additional Cost |
|---|---|
| Drawings in excess of 5 sheets | $125/sheet |
| Claims in excess of 20 | $40 + $15/claim |
| Up-charge for complex mechanical | $750-$1250 |
| Assume representation from other Registered Practitioner | $750 |
| Foreign Search | $250 |
| Non-Patent Literature Search | $350 |
| Inventor Consultations (phone) | $150/event after 1st |
| PCT international stage application | $6495 (RO/US, ISA/Korea, <31 pages) |
Prosecution Fees
| Service | Additional Cost |
|---|---|
| Office Action Responses | $1275/Office Action |
| Examiner Interviews (phone) | $300/Event |
| Issue Fee (small entity) | $890 |
| RCE Fee (small entity) | $600 |
