Initial Consultation – Initial one hour consultation
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No Charge
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Novelty patent search – Search of U.S. and foreign patent databases to identify prior art
patents directed to the key features of an invention
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$400
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Novelty patent search with patentability opinion; includes opinion as to the patentability of your
invention in view of the search results
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$750
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Product clearance search – Search patent database for patents having claims which may prevent
you from making, using or selling a product;
Also can include expired patents identifying subject matter that is in the public domain.
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$1,200 - $2,400
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Validity/Invalidity Search and opinion – Compares the subject matter of the claims of
a patent in question to prior art patents and non-patent references to determine the
validity/invalidity of the patent at issue
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$250/hr.
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Patent Applications (filing fees not included)
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Preparation and Filing of a Non-Provisional Application
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$4,000 - $6,000
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Preparation and Filing of a Provisional Patent Application (single embodiment)
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$800 - $1,200
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Preparation and Filing of a Design Patent
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$400
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Filing of USA National Stage Application
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$500
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Response to Office Action based on Instructions of Foreign Associate
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$800
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Patent Prosecution
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Response to Office Action; filing fees not included
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$800 - $2,000
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Appeal Brief
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$1,200 - $1,800
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Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Applications
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Preparation and filing of a PCT application; filing fees not included
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$4,200
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Response to Office Action
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$800 - $1,500
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