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What is included in with your Non-Provisional Patent

• Search of U.S. Patents/Applications
• Full search report with prior art is compiled and set in a binder for easy reference
• Instructional guide included to help you interpret search results
• 2-4 weeks turnaround
• Documents mailed to you via USPS First Class

What you can expect

We've outlined our 4 step process below, so that you can know how your non-provisional application will be handled.

Determining if your invention is patentable

You begin the patent process by finding out if your invention is patentable.

1. You will need to purchase our patentability search and consultation at $695.
2. We will conduct your prior art search, compile your findings, and provide you with a consultation. During our consultation, we will review your search report findings, answer any of your questions, and provide possible suggestions to strengthen your chances of being issued a patent.

Writing and filing your patent application

We can begin the application process once you have reviewed the results of the patentability search, and confirmed that you would like to proceed with filing a non-provisional application.

3. We prepare the application for your invention.
4. Your application is filed with the USPTO. You may have to wait 24-48 months before your application is examined.

Your questions answered

How much is a non-provisional application going to cost?

Honestly, it varies depending on the complexity of your invention. Working with us, your non-provisional application costs will range $7,000 to $10,000 (not including the drafting fees for illustrations or filing fees to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office). Note that patent prosecution or future communications with the U.S.P.T.O. is charged on an hourly basis. We ask that you complete our form to get a fixed-price quote.

What is a non-provisional patent application?

The non-provisional application is a complex legal document, best prepared by one trained to prepare such documents. Filing a non-provisional application is mandatory for inventors seeking to patent their inventions in the United States. A patent is a type of property right. It gives the patent holder the right, for a limited time, to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing into the United States the subject matter that is within the scope of protection granted by the patent.

What do I need to include in my patent application?

A nonprovisional utility patent application must include a specification, including a claim or claims; drawings, when necessary; an oath or declaration; and the prescribed filing, search, and examination fees.

A complete nonprovisional utility patent application should contain the elements listed below, arranged in the order shown.

• Utility Patent Application Transmittal Form or Transmittal Letter
• Fee Transmittal Form and Appropriate Fees
• Application Data Sheet (see 37 CFR § 1.76)
• Specification (with at least one claim)
• Drawings (when necessary)
• Executed Oath or Declaration

How long will it take for me to get a patent?

It will take iPatentAgent up to 6 weeks, depending on complexity of the invention, to complete your non-provisional application. Once we have filed the application with the USPTO, it may take 2-4 years before your application is examined. Your application will then be issued a patent, or will be returned to you with the option of responding to office actions. Due to the slow-moving nature of the current patent process, it is difficult to give you an exact time frame.

Can I do this myself?

Yes, you can, but please proceed with care. Writing a strong patent application (that you can enforce) can be difficult and intimidating, so we strongly advise that you work with a patent professional for your searching and application drafting needs.

Do I need to do a patentability search?

Yes, we require that you procure a professional patentability search from a reputable organization prior to writing and filing your non-provisional application. We have this policy set in place, because conducting a thorough search will help you to determine whether your invention is novel and patentable. Prior-art searches will help you to discover any existing technologies that might render your invention unpatentable. Knowing how your invention stacks up to existing patents will allow you to make an informed decision.