Patent your invention, design or idea!

Patent services for the individual & small business.

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Utility Patent Application Service

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Protect an Invention for 20 Years

Utility patents grant the right to use, manufacture, and import a novel, non-obvious, and useful invention for 20 years. Learn more in the Knowledge Center.

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Drafted & Filed by a Licensed Patent Firm

Work with an experienced licensed patent professional closely so that your application is drafted to your specific invention's needs.

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Fully Prepared Patent Application

A licensed patent firm will draft and submit your complete patent application. This includes up to 3 independent claims with 12 total claims, 3 professional technical illustrations, and the information disclosure statement.

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Patent Firm Quality, Non-Patent-Firm Fees

Our unique service, Application Facilitation™, allows you to pay us fixed fees while receiving hourly-rate service from our partner firms. You can even pay the majority of the fees only if your patent is approved by the US Patent & Trademark Office.

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Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings allow you, your case manager, and patent professionals to collaborate virtually. Participants can watch each other's computer screen live to easily discuss complex documents.

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Confidential

Non-disclosure agreements to ensure the confidentiality of your idea.

Utility Patent Application Fee Options

Option A: Application Facilitation™ Standard

Service Fee Due Upfront $2,838
Professional Patent Illustrations $450 FREE

Option B: Application Facilitation™ Fee Defer

Service Fee Due Upfront $1,938

Service Fee Due Upon Patent Approval

This fee is due only if the US Patent Office approces your patent application (1 or more years later)

$1,500
Professional Patent Illustrations $450 FREE
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Process:

  1. Consult with a case manager to fully convey your invention.
  2. A licensed patent professional will draft your complete patent application, specific to your needs.
  3. Your application is electronically submitted to the US Patent & Trademark Office!

Contact a Case Manager

A case manager will collect
your invention details and
get you started.

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Phone(800) 919-2493

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Regardless of how much our partner patent firm charges per hour to provide you with patent services, you pay a fixed fee.

Fees do not include a required government application fee of $462.

Compared to Option A, you pay a reduced upfront service fee. However, if your patent is approved by the US Patent Office, you agree to pay us an additional $1,500. This reduces your upfront monetary risk.

Fees do not include a required government application fee of $462.