The pricing table below is a guide to the average cost of typical searches. We offer flexible pricing to meet a variety of research needs while delivering a high quality patent search report for every project.
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Pricing is based on:
- Complexity of invention or search request
- Type of search ordered (novelty, invalidity, collection, etc.)
- Number of patents/published patent applications in a particular technology area researched
- Number of countries/patenting authorities researched
- Turnaround time of the search project
After reviewing the details of the invention or patent search request every patent search project receives a firm price quote before proceeding. The patent search project is started only after the firm price quote is accepted.
| TYPES OF PATENT SEARCHES AVAILABLE | AVERAGE PRICES |
|---|---|
| Novelty Search – Average Complexity Mechanical, Electrical & Consumer Products: Focuses on the most unique details of an invention or its most patentable qualities. | $400-$600 |
| Novelty Search – More Complex Mechanical, Electrical & Consumer Products: Focuses on the most unique details of an invention or its most patentable qualities. | $600-$700 |
| Novelty Search – Business Method, Electronic, or Software: Focuses on the most unique details of an invention or its most patentable qualities. | $700-$900 |
| Novelty Search – Biotech, Chemical, Genetic, or Medical: Focuses on the most unique details of an invention or its most patentable qualities. | $700-$1400 |
| Patent Collection Search: Shows the evolution of a technology over a specified period of time. Both expired and un-expired patents are included as references. | $800-$1500 |
| State-of-the-Art Search: Gives an overview of current technology in a specific area. | $800-$1500 |
| Infringement/Non-infringement Search: Looks for un-expired patents with claims that may bar you from making, using, or selling a product. | $1,500-$3,000 |
| Right-to-Use/Freedom-to-Operate/Clearance Search: Includes a patent infringement search. This search also includes patents that have expired. | $1,500-$3,000 |
| Validity/Invalidity Search: Compares the claims of the patent in question to claims of un-expired patents and details of other types of prior art. | $2,500-$10,000 |
| Accelerated Examination Search: Accelerated examination searches include search strategy history and other information required by the USPTO for a pre-examination document. Ask for a price quote. | Call |
| Landscape Search: Gives a broad overview of a technology area or industry over time. Both expired and un-expired patents are included as references. Ask for a price quote. | $800-$1,200 |
| Hourly Search: For other types of patent searches an hourly rate is available. | $100/hour |
| Non-Patent Literature Search: Non-patent literature searches are available for an additional cost. Ask for a price quote. | Starting at $500 |
| “Rush” Search: Rush searches are available for an additional cost. Rush searches are projects requiring completion in one to four days. Ask for a price quote. | Call |
Please note: Liability limited to cost of search service provided.
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