Typical cost
$649–$2,116
Average $1,172
National price data from Thumbtack.
Most people pay $649–$2,116, about $1,172 on average. Enter your ZIP to compare free quotes from top-rated pros near you.
Most people pay $649–$2,116 for a patent lawyer. Compare free quotes from local pros below to see what your project will cost near you.
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Drafting and filing a nonprovisional patent application | $4,500 |
| Drafting and filing a provisional patent application | $2,000 |
| Doing a preliminary patent search | $600 |
| Providing a response to office action | $1,500 |
| Additional work | $200 |
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Zach R. says, “She is extremely knowledgeable and helped me better understand the patent process. I'm looking forward to seeing my invention come to life with her help! I would HIGHLY recommend!”
Robert Boilini says, “My initial consultation with Jeffrey so informative that I soon after I agreed to hire he and his firm to research and submit the USPTO application my US trademark. In less than 24 hours, Jeffery completed and submitted my USPTO application. This process would have taken me many hours to navigate thru the USPTO's application website with a likely chance of making a major mistake, thus adding to the wait time.I highly recommend Jeffrey for his Trademark Legal Services.”
Rick F. says, “Great patent and trademark attorneys!”
Answers to commonly asked questions about patent lawyer near you.
Most people pay $649–$2,116 for a patent lawyer, based on national price data from Thumbtack. The average is about $1,172.
The biggest price factors are patent attorneys versus patent agents, attorney qualifications, specializations, attorney’s fees, and managing. Describe these details when you request quotes so each pro can price your job accurately.
In the "Attorney’s fees" comparison, additional work is the least expensive at $200, and drafting and filing a nonprovisional patent application costs the most at $4,500.
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“She is extremely knowledgeable and helped me better understand the patent process. I'm looking forward to seeing my invention come to life with her help! I would HIGHLY recommend!”
“My initial consultation with Jeffrey so informative that I soon after I agreed to hire he and his firm to research and submit the USPTO application my US trademark. In less than 24 hours, Jeffery completed and submitted my USPTO application. This process would have taken me many hours to navigate thru the USPTO's application website with a likely chance of making a major mistake, thus adding to the wait time.I highly recommend Jeffrey for his Trademark Legal Services.”
“Great patent and trademark attorneys!”
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