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Patent Filing Cost Calculator

Patent Filing Cost

Estimate patent filing costs including USPTO fees, attorney fees, and maintenance.

Formula

Total Cost = Filing Fee + Claims Fee + Attorney Fee + Drawings + Search

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a patent cost?
A utility patent typically costs $8,000 to $25,000+ including USPTO fees and attorney costs. Provisional patents are much cheaper at $2,000 to $5,000.
What is the difference between a provisional and nonprovisional patent?
A provisional patent provides a 12-month placeholder filing date at lower cost but does not itself become a patent. A nonprovisional is the full application examined by the USPTO.
How long does it take to get a patent?
The average time from filing to grant is 2 to 3 years for utility patents. Design patents typically take 12 to 18 months.

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