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Get “patent pending” status for a year to protect your rights, and claim a priority filing date.

Provisional patent application

$199

+ federal fees *

Fees vary by entity type: micro ($65), small ($130), and large ($325). Most file as micro or small. We’ll help determine your type once you start.

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Completion and filing of your provisional application

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Digitization and color adjustment of your technical drawings

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Optional professional preparation, help with technical drawings, and more (additional fees apply)

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We will refund our fee within the first 60 days if you’re unhappy with our services. Learn more.

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Additional Services

Professional review and preparation

An independent attorney or agent registered with the USPTO will draft one claim and coordinate up to four pages of specifications.


$490

Professional illustrations

Strengthen your application with technical drawings created by an experienced pro.

$399

Patent search

Make sure your invention hasn't already been patented or publicly disclosed in a patent application by someone else.

$299

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*Additional fee of $690 for a chemical composition or biological/biotechnological invention. Includes review and preparation by a USPTO-registered agent or independent attorney.