How does your Step One / Step Two pricing work?

Every patent engagement starts with the same flat $699 Step One — patentability search, prior-art analysis, filing-route recommendation, and an engagement letter. Step Two is the country-specific drafting & filing fee (e.g. $2,700 for the US, $1,800 for India, $5,800 for the EPO) and is only invoiced if you decide to proceed after Step One. Government fees, translations, and local-agent disbursements are always passed through at cost with no markup.

Where should I file first?

Most clients begin in their home country (where commercialization starts) and then expand to target export markets. Within 12 months of the home filing, you can claim priority in other Paris Convention countries — directly or via PCT.

How much does global patent protection cost?

There is no single 'global patent' — patents are national rights. Realistic budgets: $5K–$15K for one country, $25K–$50K for a multi-country PCT strategy through grant. We'll map this to your invention and markets in the consultation.

What's the difference between a provisional and a utility patent?

A provisional establishes an early priority date and gives you 12 months to file the full utility (non-provisional). The utility is the actual examined patent that grants enforceable rights for 20 years.

Do you handle the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) route?

Yes — we file PCT international applications via WIPO and coordinate national phase entry into all major jurisdictions. See our dedicated PCT page for details.

Are my disclosures confidential?

Yes. All consultation discussions and form submissions are treated as confidential. For detailed technical disclosures we recommend signing an NDA before the second meeting.

Patents practice · major jurisdictions + PCT

Patent protection, wherever you do business.

Provisional, utility, design, and PCT international patents through a single point of contact. Coordinated across major jurisdictions with transparent two-step pricing.

Registered patent attorneys & agents
Confidential consultation
Transparent pricing

Start your patent application

Tell us about your invention through our guided intake. A senior patent professional reviews your filing goals and responds with a strategy and Step One quote — no payment required upfront.

Registered patent attorneys & agents — confidential consultation
Flat $699 Step One — strategy, prior-art search & filing-route recommendation

We respond within one business day. No obligation.

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Four types of patent protection

Most clients combine 2–3 of these. We help you pick the right mix based on your invention, market, and budget.

Provisional Patent

Establishes a priority date and 12-month window to file a full non-provisional. Ideal for early-stage inventions still under development.

•12-month priority window
•Lower cost first step
•Not examined or published

Utility / Invention Patent

The standard patent — protects how something works (a process, machine, composition, or improvement). 20-year term from filing.

•20-year protection
•Functional inventions
•Examined on novelty & inventiveness

Design Patent

Protects the ornamental, non-functional appearance of a product. Faster, cheaper, and ideal for consumer products and packaging.

•10–25 year term (varies)
•Ornamental appearance
•Faster to grant

PCT International

One application that preserves rights in many countries for up to 30/31 months — buy time before committing to national filings.

•PCT contracting states
•30/31-month national phase
•Best for multiple countries

How it works

One simple two-step process — same in every country we file in

We start with a fixed-fee research and consultation engagement. You only commit to full drafting once we've confirmed your invention is worth filing.

Step One

Strategy & Search

$699

Flat fee — same in any jurisdiction

Patentability assessment & prior-art search
Filing-route recommendation (national vs PCT vs EPO)
Country-specific Step Two quote, fixed in advance
Engagement letter & roadmap

Only if you proceed

Step Two

Drafting & Filing

Country-specific

e.g. US $2,700 · India $1,800 · EPO $5,800

Full specification, claims, abstract & drawings
Filing with the chosen patent office
Coordinated through registered local agents/attorneys
Quoted upfront in Step One — no surprises

Government fees, translations, and local-agent disbursements are always passed through at cost — no markup, ever.

Patent filings in every major jurisdiction

We coordinate patent filings worldwide through a single point of contact — with deep expertise in these priority jurisdictions.

US

USPTO

File provisional, utility, and design patents with the USPTO. Two-step engagement model with transparent pricing.

Europe (EPO)

EPO

A single EPO application that, once granted, can be validated in the EPC contracting states.

India

IPO

File provisional, complete, and design applications with the Indian Patent Office. Significant fee discounts for individuals and startups.

China

CNIPA

File invention patents, utility models, and design patents with CNIPA. Utility models offer fast, lower-cost protection.

UK

UKIPO

UKIPO national patent filings with one of the world's most cost-effective examination fees.

Japan

JPO

JPO patent filings with rigorous examination standards. Strong protection for technology and consumer brands.

Canada

CIPO

CIPO patent filings with predictable timelines and bilingual prosecution options.

Australia

IP Australia

Standard patents, innovation patents (legacy), and registered designs through IP Australia.

Germany

DPMA

German national patents (DPMA), utility models (Gebrauchsmuster), and registered designs with one of Europe's strongest IP enforcement systems.

South Korea

KIPO

KIPO patent filings with one of the world's fastest examination pipelines.

PCT (International)

WIPO

One international PCT application that preserves rights in many countries — defer national filing decisions for up to 30/31 months.

Filing in multiple countries? Consider the PCT route.

One international application preserves your rights in many countries for up to 30/31 months — buying critical time to evaluate commercial viability before committing to national filings.

Learn about PCT International Filing

Frequently asked questions

Free consultation

Not sure which jurisdictions to file in first?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call with a senior patent professional. We'll map your invention to the right filing route — home country, PCT, or direct national — before any drafting begins.