The expense associated with obtaining a patent for an invention or service can differ considerably. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sets these fees, which are not only topic to change but are based according to the individual patent service needed. The initial costs alone can fluctuate depending on the number of patents applied for and whether or not any other patent claims have been filed on the invention.
Preliminary Expenses
A filing fee is needed when initially submitting the application. Depending on the invention, the minimum fee is normally about $250, with some averaging more than $300. This price varies by the classification and category the product falls into. Those submitting more than 1 claim with the filing can expect to pay even more.
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