How much does it cost to get a patent approved?
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How much does it cost to get a patent approved?
A patent can cost from $900 for a do-it-yourself application to between $5,000 and $10,000+ with the help of patent lawyers. A patent protects an invention and the cost of the process to get the patent will depend on the type of patent (provisional, non-provisional, or utility) and the complexity of the invention.
How do you approve a patent?
To obtain a patent, follow these steps:
- Work on your invention and document the entire process.
- Confirm that you have an invention, not merely an idea.
- Consider whether your invention is commercially viable.
- Hire a patent attorney.
- Submit a provisional patent application.
- Submit the application.
How long does it take for patent approval?
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it takes about 22 months to get patent approval after going through the steps to file a patent. If you’re eligible for a prioritized examination for plant and utility patents, known as Track One, you might get approval in six to 12 months.
How many hours does it take to draft a patent application?
There is no set limit for how long it takes to prepare a patent application. However, most patent applications take about 30 to 40 hours to draft. This estimate includes the initial inventor interview when the patent attorney interviews the inventor to learn as much as possible about the invention.
How long does it take for a patent to issue after the issue fee is paid?
1306.03 Practice After Payment of Issue Fee; Receipt of Issue Notification [R-10.2019] Under the current publication process, utility and reissue patents are issued within about four weeks after the issue fee and any required publication fee are received in the Office.
How do you pay for a patent?
Please use one of the following four options: Pay online (preferred method) – Pay immediately in the Patent Maintenance Fees Storefront with a credit or debit card, USPTO deposit account, or EFT. Do not submit the payment via EFS-Web. Pay by wire – See the instructions for sending a wire payment to the USPTO.