As more and more applicants aim to enhance their global competitiveness, they are increasingly seeking to establish patent portfolios in multiple countries.

When applying for patents abroad, applicants are particularly concerned with one question: What are the costs of applying for a patent in that country?

Today, we will share with you the fee standards for applying for a patent in the United States.

Basic Official Fees for U.S. Patent Applications

Disregarding various complex situations and focusing solely on the basic official fees from filing to grant, we provide the following tables to introduce the specific reduced fee standards for different types of entities across various patent types.

These fee standards are based on the electronic submission of patent applications. Please note that the USPTO periodically adjusts the fee prices, and it is essential to refer to the latest prices on the official website.

Table 1: Reduced Fee Standards for Utility Patents

Table 2: Reduced Fee Standards for Design Patents

These tables illustrate the fundamental fee structure for different entities when applying for utility and design patents through electronic submission. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the USPTO’s official website.

From this, it is evident that the standard official fees for U.S. patents are relatively high. However, if an application is made as a small entity, a considerable amount of money can be saved.

Additionally, depending on the method of filing, there might be slight variations in the official fees, but these differences are minor and will not be elaborated on here.

PART 3: Service Fees for U.S. Patent Applications

What about the service fees for applying for a U.S. patent?

The service fees for U.S. patent applications are influenced by various factors, including the applicant’s goals, the chosen agency, and the specific service package. The costs can vary significantly, generally ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.

If you engage a top-ranking U.S. agency where American attorneys handle the case fully, the service fee for a single patent application can approach tens of thousands of dollars. However, if you choose a reliable but more cost-effective U.S. agency, the service fee may be only a few thousand dollars.

When considering the cost, it’s crucial to first assess the agency’s reliability. Simply paying the service fee does not guarantee success.

Conclusion

This concludes our overview of the basic costs associated with applying for a patent in the United States. Further articles detailing application costs in other countries and regions will be published on this account in the future, so stay tuned.