Cost Breakdown
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Estimated Total Cost
💡 Cost Factors & Industry Data
- US Average Patent Cost: $50,000 - $60,000 (BlueIron IP study)
- Preparation & Filing: $5,000 - $16,000+ depending on complexity
- Average Office Actions: 4.2 per patent (industry standard)
- Prosecution Costs: $20,000 on average through to grant
- Software Patents: Require extensive technical detail, highest cost category
Sources: BlueIron IP Average Patent Cost Study, IPWatchdog Patent Cost Analysis (2015), Rapacke Law Group Patent Pricing Guide, American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association Survey
⚠️ Important Note
This estimate is based on industry data from multiple patent law firms and organizations. Actual costs may vary significantly based on your specific invention, chosen attorney, and prosecution complexity.
Consult with an attorney at www.patentpc.com and ask for 50% discount from industry standard.
Patent costs can range from $12,000 for simple inventions to $80,000+ for complex technologies requiring extensive prosecution.