USPTO Trademark & Patent Filing Cost Estimator
Estimate non-provisional utility patent, design patent, provisional patent, and federal trademark costs, USPTO micro entity fee discounts, and legal attorney fees.
Calculated Results
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Micro, Small, and Large Entity at the USPTO?
The USPTO offers deep statutory filing fee discounts: Small Entities (fewer than 500 employees or universities) receive a 60% discount. Micro Entities (gross annual income under ~$223,000 and fewer than 4 prior patents) receive an 80% discount on government fees.
How much does a patent attorney typically charge to draft a patent?
A registered patent attorney or agent charges $6,000 to $12,000+ to draft a comprehensive non-provisional utility patent application with professional technical illustrations and patent claims.
What is the cost of filing a federal US trademark?
USPTO TEAS Plus trademark filing fees are $250 per class of goods/services (TEAS Standard is $350/class). Working with a trademark attorney typically costs $800 to $1,800 per mark for comprehensive search clearance and filing.
Why file a provisional patent application first?
A provisional patent costs only $60 to $300 in USPTO filing fees and secures an immediate official 'Patent Pending' priority filing date for 12 months, allowing you to commercially test the market before investing $10,000+ in a full utility patent.