San Diego Patent & Trademark Attorneys

Fees Schedules

The following fees are approximations based on typical client needs.

Telephone Consultation A registered patent attorney will return your call. Call 1-713-589-2214 or fill out the online form. Free.

Utility Patent Application The price of a utility patent application varies depending on complexity of the invention. These are average fees for completed inventions. $3500-10,000, plus government fees.

Patent Search & Patentability Opinion Classification-based search of U.S. patent databases and patentability opinion letter from a registered patent attorney. $600.

Design Patent Application This fee includes drawings and filing fee. Design patents are granted for new, original and ornamental designs for an article of manufacture. These patents protect only the look and appearance of the article and they last 14 years from the date of issuance. $1500.

Copyright Filing Protect your artistic expressions through copyrights. $250 per hour preparation, plus government fees.

Trademark Search (USPTO Database) $350, Have an attorney registered with the Patent & Trademark Office conduct your search of USPTO databases and render a brief opinion about the registrability of your proposed trademark.

Trademark Search & Opinion (Comprehensive U.S. Availability Search) $1500, a comprehensive search of trademark databases, common law sources, matching ownership records, worldwide filing indicators, and a legal opinion about availability from a PTO registered attorney.

Trademark Search (Advanced) If you are looking for a custom trademark search and legal analysis for purposes of brand expansion, brand availability, common law, company names, or foreign trademarks, please call to discuss with a trademark attorney. We will listen to determine your specific needs and quote a price that accounts for your specific legal needs.

Combined U.S. and International Patent Search In addition to U.S. patents and applications, search includes patents from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)/Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), European Patent Organization (EPO), German, Swiss & Japanese patent offices, and 71 other patent offices worldwide. $1,000.

U.S. Trademark Application Have a PTO registered attorney prepare and file your application includes legal fees through filing of application.

  • Actual Use Trademark Application $850, including government fees
  • Intent-to-Use Trademark Application $850, including government fees, plus $350, statement of use, including government fees

TX Trademark Application $250, plus government filing fees.

Hourly Hourly rates are charged for litigation and responding to office actions to patents and trademark applications. Rates vary based on the legal services performed and experience of the persons performing legal work. Attorney time: $250-350 per hour.

DISCLAIMER: Fees are approximations for preparation of applications. Rates may vary depending on invention complexity. Hourly rates are charged for responding to office actions to patents and trademark applications. We are not permitted by law to guaranty the results on a particular legal matter or that you will receive a patent or trademark. Information on this website is informational only and is not intended to be legal advice or intended to create an attorney-client relationship.

United States Patent and Trademark Office The State Bar Of California

Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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San Diego Office San Diego Office

875 Prospect, Suite 305
La Jolla, California 92037


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