PATENT PROSECUTION WORK Below is a list of fixed fees for small entities commonly encountered when seeking utility patent protection for simple mechanical devices. It should be understood that other costs may arise during the prosecution of an application. Additional charges may be imposed for expedited services and the like. All filing fee amounts listed below are subject to change by the Patent and Trademark Office.
Novelty Search (15 working days) Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical	$1095/$1195/$1295
Preparation and filing of provisional patent application (10-90 days)	$1400 + filing fees, drawings, express mail
Preparation and filing of a utility patent application (10-90 days)	$2395 + filing fees, drawings, express mail
Reporting fee for patent documents, such as filing receipt, issue notice	$30
Respond to Office Action (6-18 months after filing)	$295-$995
Publication Fees (18 months)	$295 + Publication Fee
Allowance (12-24 months)	$295 + Issue Fee
Maintenance Fees	$295 + Fee
Draft and record assignment	$295 + recordation fees
TRADEMARK WORK
Availability Searches      Screening Search	$250
Full Trademark Search	$1000
Filing of an application	$500 + filing fee, drawing (if needed)
Reporting fee for documents such as notice of publication	$30
Respond to Office Action (6-18 months after filing)	$95 to $995
Oppositions and Cancellations	$200/hour + expenses
Intent to Use Only Expenses
Statement (Ammendment) of Use	$295 + filing fee
Extension of Time to File Statement of Use	$195 + filing fee per class
COPYRIGHT WORK
Filing of application	$295 plus filing fees
OTHER WORK Work not listed above is performed at $200 per hour, plus expenses. Examples include transactional work, such as drafting licenses and agreements, legal research on intellectual property issues, infringement opinions.
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