Affordable Patent Filing for Startups — High-Quality Patents at a Fraction of the Cost
- Flat-Fee Transparency — One flat fee for our professional work. No hourly billing, no surprises. USPTO fees are separate.
- Hybrid Model Discount — You draft with AI, we refine and file. Because you do the initial draft, we pass the savings directly to you — at a significantly lower flat fee than traditional firms. Attached below are tutorials on drafting a patent and a Template for a Patent Application.
- Our Guarantee – If you are not satisfied with our patent application, we will refund 50% of the professional fee paid and return your file. This guarantee does NOT apply to Office Action and Government Fees.
Patent Filing Pricing — Hybrid vs Full-Service Flat Fees
Transparent flat-fee pricing for patent filing services — no hourly billing, no hidden costs.
| Patent Services | Descriptions | Hybrid Price | Full Service Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional Application | Up to 50 pages, review and file | $575 | $1,500 |
| Provisional Application | 51–100 pages, review and file | $775 | $2,000 |
| Longer Provisional | Each additional 50 pages over 100 pages | +$200 | +$500 |
| Provisional Application | Up to 50 pages, rewrite the specification and file | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Prov. Appl & Search | Up to 50 pages, search, rewrite the spec & claims, and file | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Non-Prov. Application | Up to 50 pages, review and file | $875 | $3,000 |
| Non-Prov. Application | 51–100 pages, review and file | $1,375 | $3,500 |
| Longer Non-Provisional | Each additional 50 pages over 100 pages | +$500 | +$500 |
| Non-Prov. & Search | Up to 50 pages, search, rewrite the claims, and file | $1,750 | $3,000 |
| Non-Prov. Application | Up to 50 pages, rewrite the spec & claims, and file | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Non-Prov. & Search | Up to 50 pages, search, rewrite the spec & claims, and file | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Non-Prov. from a Foreign Application | Convert a UK, EP or home-country application to US format and file | $1,000 | — |
| Non-Prov. from Our Provisional | Complete the application from the provisional we filed | — | $2,500 |
| Design Patent | Up to 8 figures, draft and file | $800 | |
| Design Office Action | Reply to a design office action | $800 | |
| Patentability Search | Find relevant prior art for one invention; each additional search $600 | $800 | |
| PCT Filing | International application (30 months), same specification and claims | $1,000 | |
| PCT Filing | International application (30 months), specification and claims modified | $1,500 | |
| National Stage | Follow-up entry of PCT/WIPO before 30 months | $1,000 | |
| IDS | Included up to 50 references; add $200 for each additional 50 references | Included | |
| Prof. Drawings | Formal USPTO drawings, per sheet | $40/sheet | |
| Office Action | Draft reply to a utility office action | $1,500 | |
| Missed Provisional Deadline | Restore the provisional's benefit (14-month petition) | $850 alone; $400 with our filing | |
| Missed Foreign Priority | Restore foreign priority, filed with the $1,000 conversion | $400 | |
| Power of Attorney | Foreign applicant: become practitioner of record | $375; $475 with micro entity certificate and refund request | |
| Assignment | Prepare and record the assignment | $275 | |
| Show Cause Order | Response to a USPTO Show Cause Order | $3,000 first application; $1,500 each additional | |
| Infringement / FTO | Quoted after we discuss the patents | By quote | |
| Hourly rate | For custom work | $350/hr |
USPTO Filing Fees Overview
The USPTO fees vary depending on your entity status—large, small, or micro—each of which is defined below. Provisional applications require only a basic filing fee. In contrast, utility and design applications involve additional fees for search and examination.
For utility applications, the USPTO allows up to 3 independent claims and a total of 20 claims without extra cost. If your application exceeds these limits, additional claim fees will apply as outlined in the table below.
The table includes several commonly incurred fees. Also, the fees are subject to change by the USPTO. For a comprehensive and up-to-date list of all USPTO fees, please visit the USPTO Official Fee Schedule.
Patent Filing Fee Categories (USPTO Entity Status)
| Entity Status | Income Limit | Employee Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large | N/A | >500 employees | Default category |
| Small | No specific limit | <500 employees | No Assignment to large entity |
| Micro | Under $262,380 gross income | <500 employees | 4 or fewer previous applications |
Sample USPTO Patent Filing Fees (By Entity Type)
These are sample USPTO government fees and are separate from our flat-fee patent services.
| Descriptions | Large | Small | Micro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional Application | $325 | $130 | $65 |
| Utility Application (3 Fees): | |||
| 1) filing fee | $350 | $140 | $70 |
| 2) search fee | $770 | $308 | $154 |
| 3) examination fee | $880 | $352 | $176 |
| Total Fee for Utility Application | $2,000 | $800 | $400 |
| Design Application (3 Fees): | |||
| 1) filing fee | $300 | $120 | $60 |
| 2) search fee | $300 | $120 | $60 |
| 3) examination fee | $700 | $280 | $140 |
| Total Fee for Design Application | $1,300 | $520 | $260 |
| Each Independent Claim Over 3 Claims | $600 | $240 | $120 |
| Each Claim Over 20 Claims | $200 | $80 | $40 |
| Utility Issue Fee | $1,290 | $516 | $258 |
| Design Issue Fee | $1,300 | $520 | $260 |
| Patent Maintenance Fee Due at 3.5 years | $2,150 | $860 | $430 |
| Patent Maintenance Fee Due at 7.5 years | $4,040 | $1,616 | $808 |
| Patent Maintenance Fee Due at 11.5 years | $8,280 | $3,312 | $1,656 |
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