Non-Provisional [Utility] Patent Application

Online, Flat Fee, and Specific Legal Services

Service Name	Service Description	Service Fee
Patent Search ONLY	Search (on the USPTO keyword/online database only) for similar US patents (1976 and after) and published (2001 and after) US patent applications (NO Patentability Opinion). A search report is generally sent to you for your review within 5-10 business days. Do I need this service?	Flat Fee: $650 [Higher fees may apply to medium-high complexity inventions] Same Search + Patentability Opinion: $1,000+
Prof. Review, Consult. & Utility Application Package Preparation [5, 5, 10/3]	The following tasks will be performed prior to filing by a registered patent attorney if this service is selected: (1) review of your description/notes and drawings/sketches (up to 5 figures) you'll submit through our online questionnaire, fax or e-mail; recommend improvement of the figures, if necessary; (2) up to three (2 hours total) in-person, phone, or e-mail consultations with the inventor; (3) drafting of the invention specification (up to 5 pages (12 pt font, 1.5 line space)): summary of the invention, invention background, brief description of the drawings, detailed description, abstract, and the other required elements of the specification; (4) draft of the patent claims (up to 10 total; up to 3 independent claims); (5) preparation of Application Data Sheet (ADS); (6) preparation of Oath and Declaration; (7) preparation of the Power of Attorney. Do I need this service?	Flat Fee: Approx. $2,600 CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. [5, 5, 10/3] - See Details on the Left More Complex Inventions / Larger Applications [10, 10, 20/3, Approx. $4,600]; [15, 15, 25/4, Approx. $6,600]. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE.
Prof. Drawings	Professional drawings (up to 3 sheets) based on your submitted sketches / drawings (prior to filing). Do I need this service?	Flat Fee: $475
Utility Application Filing	Your Non-Provisional [Utility] Patent Application is electronically filed with the USPTO by a registered patent attorney. You receive confirmation of filing and - among other benefits - you can start using the "Patent Pending" notice in connection with your invention. No review of the application is included in this service. It is just that : application filing. Therefore, this service should be ordered ONLY if on of the above utility patent application preparation services is also ordered.	Flat Fee: $350 [+ $530 USPTO filing fee for small entity]
After- Filing Services	One or more of the following services may or may not be necessary after the filing of the non-provisional [utility] patent application: response to office action(s), petition(s), appeal(s), submission of issue fee, interference, reexamination, reissue etc. None of the after-filing services are included in the services described and quoted above. One reason for this is that these services are unpredictable: their nature and complexity vary from case to case. If you need such services now please Contact Us.	Contact Us for a quote.


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[To order/request a service online: (1)Complete our specific and secure online questionnaire; step-by-step guide is available to help you. We review your answers for completeness and consistency before moving forward and we contact you if additional information or clarification is needed.(2)Submit securely online payment for the services you want. That's it. We'll promptly start to work for you.]

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