Patent Application Cost Calculator
Select the type of patent application and your USPTO entity status. Then choose the invention complexity and context that best describe your project. The calculator will update its estimated cost breakdown as you make your selections.
If you are unsure which choices apply, use the estimate as a starting point and discuss your invention during a free patent consultation. The estimate is informational; the notes beneath the results explain its scope and exclusions.
Patent Type
Your Entity Status
USPTO Filing Fees vary based on entity type. Learn more.
Invention Complexity
Move the slider to the level that best describes your invention.
Invention Context
This helps estimate the writing scope.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
Important Disclaimer:
Government fees include basic filing, search and examination fees only. Utility estimates assume electronic DOCX filing and include the special electronic filing rate for small entities. Extra claims, application size, other surcharges, issue fees and later prosecution costs are excluded. See the current USPTO fee schedule.
This is an estimate only and not a quote for legal services. Actual costs can vary based on the specifics of your invention, the chosen practitioner, government fees, and the prosecution process. This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult with a registered patent attorney or agent for precise quotes.
A worked example
This example selects Utility Patent, Micro entity status, Level 3 – Single-Domain Electromechanical complexity, and No Similar Products:
- Prior art search and study$1,520
- Application writing and filing$5,140
- USPTO filing, search and examination$400
- Total estimated cost$7,060
Open this example in the calculator to see its selections and cost breakdown. The scope and exclusions in the calculator's disclaimer apply to this example, too.
Cost calculator FAQ
What does this estimate include?
It combines the displayed prior art search and study, application writing and filing, and basic USPTO filing, search and examination fees. The disclaimer above lists costs outside this estimate.
How do I choose my entity status?
See our USPTO entity status guide for help choosing the selection that fits your situation.
Is the result a quote?
No. It is an informational estimate based on your choices. Actual costs can vary; discuss your project during a free patent consultation for guidance specific to your invention.
Can I return to or send a selected estimate?
Copy the estimate link to restore your selections later, print or save a PDF of the breakdown, or open a prefilled email in your email app. The link recalculates from the calculator when opened.
