| Pertinent Information | Attorney fee | Filing Fees |
| PATENTS & PATENT APPLICATIONS | ||
| Patent search only (includes written summary & copies of relevant patents, pat. applications) | $ 750.00 | n/a |
| Design patent application | $ 1,250.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Provisional patent application (depending on complexity) | 2,000.00 | 110.00 |
| Utility patent application (cost may vary if complex) Note: all patent app legal fees may be paid in installments | 2,500.00(min.) | 545.00 |
| Patentability/infringement opinion letter | 850.00 | n/a |
| TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS & PROSECUTION ® | ||
| Search USPTO text files (check name availability, per ea. mark) | $ 180.00 | n/a |
| Search USPTO artwork files (per ea. Logo) | 240.00 | n/a |
| Upload client's application online at USPTO website (Note: USPTO filing fee is $275.00 per class of goods or services) | 240.00 | 275.00 |
| Filing Statement of Use (SOU) | 350.00 | 150.00 |
| Filing Request for 6-mo extension of time for SOU | 250.00 | 150.00 |
| Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB) matters: $750.00 retainer | 250.00/hr | (varies) |
| OFFICE ACTION REPLIES | ||
| Respond to patent examiner's action: | $1,000.00 retainer; | $ 250.00/hr |
| Hourly fee applies when 4 hours billable time exceeded; any over-payment is refunded. | ||
| Respond to trademark examiner action: | $750.00 retainer; | 250.00/hr |
| Hourly fee applies when 3 hours billable time exceeded; any over-payment is refunded. | ||
| COPYRIGHT MATTERS © | ||
| Online filing for copyright registration | $ 240.00 | $ 60.00 |
| OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS | ||
| Licensing Agreement (preparation of) | Flat fee $500.00, or | 250.00/hr 40.00 |
| Assignment (patent or trademark) | Flat fee $450.00 | 40.00 |
| IP Document review & analysis | 250.00/hr | n/a |
| IP Document review & analysis | 250.00/hr | n/a |
| Cease & Desist" letter | Flat fee $450.00 | n/a |
| LITIGATION | ||
| Infringement, whether patent, trademark, or copyright | $ 250- 270.00/hr | (varies) |
| $3,000.00 retainer required; "blended" contract with $20,000.00 cap on attorney fees, thereafter, client's case is handled on a contingency basis. | ||
| General civil court actions | $ 250.00/hr | (varies) |
| $1,500.00 retainer required; "blended contract, with $10,000.00 cap on attorney fees; thereafter, case is handled on contingency basis. | ||
