| |
| 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 |
|
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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Be well