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How Much Does a Patent Cost?A common question from inventors is "how much does a patent cost." First, it is important to note that there is specific cost for a granted patent as there are no guarantees of receiving a patent. When considering what a patent will potentially cost you, one must look at the costs of preparing, filing and prosecuting the patent application. The cost of a patent varies based upon three main factors: (1) the type of patent you are attempting to get, (2) the complexity of your invention and (3) the amount of patent prosecution required during the patent pending phase. Below is a table illustrating some example patent costs you may see based upon these three main factors. Please keep in mind that there are no guarantees of receiving a patent and that the ultimate total patent costs may vary greatly based upon various factors. In addition, the patent costs illustrated below do not include patent maintenance fees.
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| Invention Type | Application Costs | PTO Filing Fee | Prosecution Cost | PTO Issue Fee | Approximate Patent Cost |
| Basic Mechanical | $3,000 - $4,500 | $462 | $2,500 - $4,000+ | $755 | $6,717 - $9,717+ |
| Complex Mechanical | $4,500 - $6,500+ | $462 | $3,000 - $5,000+ | $755 | $8,717 - $12,717+ |
| Basic Electrical/Software | $4,000 - $5,500 | $462 | $2,500 - $5,000+ | $755 | $7,717 - $11,717+ |
| Complex Electrical/Software | $5,500 - $8,000+ | $462 | $3,500 - $5,500+ | $755 | $10,217 - $14,717+ |
Approximate Patent Costs - Design Patent
Below are some illustrations of approximate patent costs for a design patent.
| Invention Type | Application Costs | PTO Filing Fee | Prosecution Cost | PTO Issue Fee | Approximate Patent Cost |
| Basic Mechanical | $1,500 - $1,750 | $230 | $0 - $1,500+ | $430 | $2,160 - $3,410 |
| Complex Mechanical | $1,750 - $2,000+ | $230 | $0 - $1,500+ | $430 | $2,410 - $4,160 |
Approximate Patent Costs - Provisional Patent Application
Below are some illustrations of approximate patent costs for a provisional patent application. Please note that a provisional patent application cannot issue into a patent and that a formal utility patent application must be filed within one-year of the provisional patent application's filing date.
| Invention Type | Application Costs | PTO Filing Fee | Prosecution Cost | PTO Issue Fee | Approximate Provisional Patent Application Cost |
| Basic Mechanical | $1,500 - $1,750 | $110 | N.A. | N.A. | $1,610 - $1,860 |
| Complex Mechanical | $1,750 - $2,500+ | $110 | N.A. | N.A. | $1,860 - $2,610+ |
| Basic Electrical/Software | $2,000 - $2,500 | $110 | N.A. | N.A. | $2,110 - $2,610 |
| Complex Electrical/Software | $2,500 - $3,500+ | $110 | N.A. | N.A. | $2,610 - $3,610+ |
* See the USPTO Fee Schedule for the latest government fees. Government fees shown are for small entity.
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