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I. PATENT FEES |
U.S. Patentability Search & Opinion* |
|
- Regular (Typically 10-15 Days) |
$400 |
- Rush** (Next Business Day) |
$700 |
U.S. Patent Application |
- Mechanical, Electrical, Software and E-Commerce Inventions |
Fee Quote Provided |
II. TRADEMARK FEES |
Trademark Searches |
- U.S. Federal Registrability Search & Opinion (word mark) per class |
$750 |
- United States Federal Registrability Search & Opinion (design mark) per class |
$1,500 |
Trademark Applications |
- U.S. Trademark Application |
$500 |
III. COPYRIGHT FEES |
Copyright Applications |
- U.S. Copyright Application |
$300 |
IV. GENERAL FEES |
- Attorney Hourly Rates |
$225-300 / hour |
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant Hourly Rate |
$125 / hour |
- Copying Costs |
$0.10 / page |
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http://www.patent-ideas.com/fees.htm
2008 Hourly Rates |
Partners |
$345/hr |
Associates |
$190-255/hr |
Patent Agents |
$190/hr |
Paralegals |
$75-95/hr |
Patent Drafting |
$65-80/sheet |
http://www.smithhopen.com/fees.asp
and it can be at least $500 per hour
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