| Preparation and filing of U.S. patent applications | |
| (1) Average quote for minimally complex provisional app. | $2,000.00 - $3,000.00 |
| (2) Average quote for relatively complex provisional app. | $4000.00 - $7,000.00 |
| (3) Average quote for minimally complex non-prov. utility appl. | $6,000.00 - $8,000.00 |
| (4) Average quote for relatively complex non-prov. utility appl. | $8,000.00 - $14,000.00 |
| (5) Design app. | $1200.00 - $1600.00 |
| Filing new, continuation and divisional utility patent applications, national stage filings of PCT apps under 371 and continuations of PCT apps, including review of formal matters, docketing, preparation of transmittal letters, report to client, review and forward filing receipt | |
| (1) Application complete and ready for filing | $1,000.00 |
| (2) Additional charges for preparing Preliminary Amendments or drafting/revising spec of continuation | hourly |
| (3) Additional charge for filing assignments for recordation, including review and forwarding of recorded documents | $300.00 |
| (4) Additional charge for preparing assignment or combined declaration/power of attorney | $300.00 each |
| (5) Additional charge for docketing Notice to File Missing Parts and filing missing parts | hourly |
| Filing provisional application, including docketing, sending utility application filing reminder and reviewing and forwarding filing receipt | |
| 1) Application complete and ready for filing | $1,000.00 |
| 2) Additional charges for preparation/revision | hourly |
| Preparing and filing IDS | $380.00 |
| Preparation and recording of assignments separate from application, including subsequent reviewing and forwarding recorded documents | $380.00 |
| Flat rate charge for docketing, reviewing and forwarding Office Action, Notice of Allowance, Notice to File Missing Parts, etc., (detailed review and comments hourly) | $380.00 |
| Redocketing response date for extension period at client’s request | $100.00 each month |
| Preparation and filing of response to Office Action | Hourly |
| (1) Quote for response of minimal complexity | $2,000.00 - $3,000.00 |
| (2) Quote for relatively complex response | $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 |
| Issuance of application | |
| (1) Docketing, reviewing and forwarding Notice of Allowance | $380.00 |
| (2) Preparation and filing of fee transmittal form | $240.00 |
| (3) Review and forwarding of patent grant | |
| i) without proof reading claims | Not advisable |
| ii) with proof reading of claims | $300.00 (average) |
| (4) Extra charge for putting case on CPA or docketing case for m. fee reminders | $200.00 |
| Review and forwarding design or plant patent | $200.00 |
| Preparation of certificate of correction | |
| (1) JAM & Assoc. fault/error | NO CHARGE |
| (2) Patent Office error | $380.00 (minimum) |
| Closing out file on abandonment | $190.00 plus outstanding charges |
| Handling appeals to Patent and Trademark Office tribunals | |
| (1) Preparation and filing of Notice of Appeal | $380.00 |
| (2) Appeal without oral argument (average case) | $4,000.00 - $6,000.00 |
| (3) Appeal with oral argument (average case) | $6,000.00 - $8,000.00 |
