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Equal Service for All
We deliver consistent, professional services to every applicant, whether an individual or a corporation, ensuring the same fees and equal attention regardless of the number of applications or size of the organization.
Savings Expert
We help you save costs through strategic planning, selecting optimal application types and routes, refining patent drafts, addressing modifications early, and adjusting filings to minimize fees—all without compromising quality.
No Hidden Fees
With our expertise in the field, we provide precise and detailed fee estimates, allowing you to plan your budget with confidence. Our comprehensive, upfront pricing ensures clarity and eliminates surprises.
Extra Costs? On Us
While it is rare, if unforeseen expenses arise beyond the initial quote, we take responsibility by covering these costs ourselves. This commitment ensures that your experience remains seamless, worry-free.
Provisional Patent Application
(total cost Usually no more than $259)
Application Type | Package Type | Official Fee (USD) | Attorney Fee (USD) | Total Cost (USD) |
U.S. Provisional Patent Application | Basic Package — Consultation with a Licensed Patent Practitioner |
60* | 199 | 259* |
Professional Package — Includes High-Quality Patent Drawings — Professionally Drafted Application Documents — Consultation with a Licensed Patent Practitioner |
60* | 499 | 559* | |
China Provisional Patent Application — Highly Recommended! –No need to convert to a non-provisional within 12 months. –Applicable in the U.S. as a substitute for a Provisional Patent Application. |
Basic Package — Consultation with a Licensed Patent Practitioner |
0 | 199 | 199 |
Professional Package — Includes High-Quality Patent Drawings — Professionally Drafted Application Documents — Consultation with a Licensed Patent Practitioner |
0 | 499 | 499 |
Notes: *The official fee listed is for micro-entity status; small entity official fee is $120, and large official entity fee is $300.
Patent Drafting
(Discounted total price can be as low as $1600)
Service Type | Service Content | Fees |
Well-Prepared Technical Disclosure | — Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — Analyze the technical solution to identify innovation points, potential infringement risks, and possible methods of infringement — Conduct a global prior art search for the technical solution — Reorganize, expand, and elevate the technical points to form preliminary patent claims — Expand the protection scope based on each patent claim and develop a gradient patent layout to create a comprehensive patent family — Senior agents draft high-quality application documents — Quality Control Committee conducts a strict quality review of the patent documents — Unlimited rounds of technical feedback adjustments — Unlimited patent document revisions |
Chinese: $1,750 English: $1,950 Chinese + English: $2,450 |
No Technical Disclosure but with Detailed Drawings | — The content identical to “Well-Prepared Technical Disclosure” — Drawing analysis and technical derivation — Professional conversion of drawings into technical descriptions — Unlimited technical feedback adjustments — Unlimited patent document revisions |
Chinese: $2,150 English: $2,350 Chinese + English: $2,850 |
No Technical Disclosure but with Product Photos | — The content identical to “Well-Prepared Technical Disclosure” — Product analysis and technical derivation — Professional conversion of photos into technical descriptions — Unlimited technical feedback adjustments — Unlimited patent document revisions |
Chinese: $2,250 English: $2,450 Chinese + English: $2,950 |
Only an Invention Concept | — The content identical to “Well-Prepared Technical Disclosure” — Invention concept refinement and exploration — Technical point derivation and organization — Concept validation and technical implementation suggestions — Unlimited technical feedback adjustments — Unlimited patent document revisions |
Chinese: $2,950 English: $3,150 Chinese + English: $3,650 |
Note: The prepared patent documents are suitable for invention patents and utility model patents in China, Europe, Japan, and South Korea, as well as utility patents in the United States; they will be freely adjusted according to the pre-specified application country to comply with that country’s legal requirements. |
Invention in China
(Discounted total price can be as low as $2999)
Items | Official fee (CNY) | Attorney fee (CNY) | Total (USD) | |
Stage 1: Filing | ||||
Translating of specification: from English into Chinese |
Nil |
5800 (Including 8000 words; additional words $10/100 words) |
800 | |
Amending Of Patent Application | Nil |
1500 (Includes basic edits; major revisions add $500) |
200 | |
Filing of patent application (including publication fee) | 950 | 1500 | 340 | |
Claiming single priority — Additional charge for each additional priority |
80 (Each additional priority 80) |
280 (Each additional priority $20) |
50 | |
Additional claim (if exceeding 10, per claim) | 150 per claim | 50 per claim | / | |
Additional charge for specification including drawings (in excess of 30 pages, per page) | 50 per page | Nil | / | |
Reporting Official Notification of International Application Entering the Chinese National Phase in due course | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Reporting Official Notification of Publication or Publication and Entry into the Substantive Examination Procedure in due course | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Late entering into national phase of PCT application | 1000 | 1530 | 350 | |
Disbursements: — Typing costs — Copying charges — Making drawings (per piece) : —- Drawing against a draft —- Correcting a formal drawing —- Formatting a drawing — Fax and postage charges |
Nil | About 1500 | About 200 | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 1: about 1670 USD Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 2: Examination procedure: | ||||
File a request for substantive examination | 2500 | 750 | 450 | |
Reporting and forwarding each Office Action | Nil | 290 (min.) | 40 | |
Translating the Text of Office Action (per 100 original words or characters), from Chinese into English | Nil | $10/100 words | / | |
Preparing and filing a response to an Office Action — Includes 2 OAs —- Each additional OA $550 |
Nil | 8000 | 1100 | |
Disbursements | Nil | Please refer to stage 1 | About 200 | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 2: about 1790 USD Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 3: Registration | ||||
Patent certificate fee (including printing fee and stamp tax) | 250 | 500 | 100 | |
Receiving and forwarding Notification of Granting Patent Right and Going Through the Formalities of Registration | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Receiving and forwarding Patent Certificate and the pamphlet of Announced Patent Specification | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Annuity for the first year of granting patent right | 900 (min.) | 260 (min.) | 160 (min.) | |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | About 150 | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 3: about 490 USD Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 4: Annuities for patent | ||||
Annuities (per annum) | ||||
— 1st to 3rd year | 900 | 250 | 160 | |
— 4th to 6th year | 1200 | 350 | 215 | |
— 7th to 9th year | 2000 | 450 | 340 | |
— 10th to 12th year | 4000 | 600 | 640 | |
— 13th to 15th year | 6000 | 750 | 935 | |
— 16th to 20th year | 8000 | 800 | 1220 | |
Reminding the deadline of payment of the annuity | Nil | 150 | 20 | |
Delayed payment of annuity or maintenance fee within 6 months | 25% surcharge | 290 | / | |
Receiving and forwarding the Official Notification of Payment of Fee | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Receiving and forwarding the Official Notification of Terminating the Patent Right | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | / | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 4: Year-based Pricing Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
Remark:
Other than the specified service listed above, the attorney fees for all of other legal matters will be charged based on the time and effort devoted to the matter and the hourly rate of the professional involved. The service fees will be charged according to our STANDARD SCHEDULE OF CHARGES.
Hourly rate: Patent Attorney: $150.
The above estimated cost is only for your reference; your invoice will be charged accordingly.
Utility Mode in China
(Discounted total price can be as low as $1499)
Items | Official fee (CNY) | Attorney fee (CNY) | Total (USD) | |
Stage 1: Filing | ||||
Translating of specification: — from English into Chinese |
Nil |
5800 (Including 8000 words; additional words $10/100 words) |
800 | |
Amending Of Patent Application | Nil |
1500 (Includes basic edits; major revisions add $500) |
200 | |
Filing of Utility Model application | 500 | 1500 | 275 | |
Claiming single priority — Additional charge for each additional priority |
80 (Each additional priority 80) |
280 (Each additional priority $20) |
50 | |
Additional claim (if exceeding 10, per claim) | 150 per claim | 50 per claim | / | |
Additional charge for specification including drawings (in excess of 30 pages, per page) | 50 per page | Nil | / | |
Reporting Official Notification of International Application Entering the Chinese National Phase in due course | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Reporting Official Notification of Publication or Publication and Entry into the Substantive Examination Procedure in due course | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Late entering into national phase of PCT application | 1000 | 1530 | 350 | |
Disbursements: — Typing costs — Copying charges — Making drawings (per piece): —- Drawing against a draft —- Correcting a formal drawing —- Formatting a drawing — Fax and postage charges |
Nil | About 1500 | About 200 | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 1: about 1605 USD Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 2: Examination procedure | ||||
Reporting and forwarding each Office Action | Nil | 290 (min.) | 40 | |
Translating the Text of Office Action (per 100 original words or characters), from Chinese into English | Nil | $10/100 words | ||
Preparing and filing a response to an Office Action | Nil | 4000 | 550 | |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | ||
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 2: Unlikely to Incur Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 3: Registration | ||||
Patent certificate fee (including printing fee and stamp tax) | 200 | 500 | 100 | |
Receiving and forwarding Notification of Granting Patent Right and Going Through the Formalities of Registration | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Receiving and forwarding Patent Certificate and the pamphlet of Announced Patent Specification | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Annuity for the first year of granting patent right | 600 (min.) | 260 (min.) | 120 (min.) | |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | About 150 | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 3: about 350 USD Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 4: Annuities for patent | ||||
Annuities (per annum) — 1st to 3rd year — 4th to 5th year — 6th to 8th year — 9th to 10th year |
600 900 1200 2000 |
200 250 350 450 |
110 160 215 340 |
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Reminding the deadline of payment of the annuity | Nil | 150 | 20 | |
Delayed payment of annuity or maintenance fee within 6 months | 25% surcharge | 290 | / | |
Receiving and forwarding the Official Notification of Payment of Fee | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Receiving and forwarding the Official Notification of Terminating the Patent Right | Nil | 290 | 40 | |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | / | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 4: Year-based Pricing Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
Remark:
Other than the specified service listed above, the attorney fees for all of other legal matters will be charged based on the time and effort devoted to the matter and the hourly rate of the professional involved. The service fees will be charged according to our STANDARD SCHEDULE OF CHARGES.
Hourly rate: Patent Attorney: $150.
The above estimated cost is only for your reference; your invoice will be charged accordingly.
Design in China
(Discounted total price can be as low as $599)
Items | Official fee (CNY) | Attorney fee (CNY) | Total (USD) |
Stage 1: Filing | |||
Filing a single (or a basic) application for design | 500 | 2000 | 350 |
Additional charges for additional designs similar to the basic design, per design | Nil | Each additional design 100$ | / |
Preparing and filing a brief explanation of design | Nil | 440 | 60 |
Claiming single priority — Additional charge for each additional priority |
80 (Each additional priority 80) |
280 (Each additional priority $20) |
50 |
Disbursements: — Copying charges — Making drawings (per piece): —- Drawing against a draft —- Correcting a formal drawing —- Formatting a drawing — Fax and postage charges |
Nil |
About 1500 About 1500 About 1500 |
About 200 |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 1: about 660 USD Note: 1. If there are any additional designs similar to the basic design or any documents (e.g. POA) to be filed later, the corresponding attorney fees would be charged. 2. Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 2: Examination procedure | |||
Reporting and forwarding each Office Action | Nil | 290 (min.) | 40 |
Translating the Text of Office Action (per 100 original words or characters), from Chinese into English | Nil | $10/100 words | |
Preparing and filing a response to an Office Action | Nil | 3200 | 440 |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 2: Unlikely to Incur Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 3: Registration | |||
Patent certificate fee (including printing fee and stamp tax) | 200 | 500 | 100 |
Receiving and forwarding Notification of Granting Patent Right and Going Through the Formalities of Registration | Nil | 290 | 40 |
Receiving and forwarding Patent Certificate and the pamphlet of Announced Patent Specification | Nil | 290 | 40 |
Annuity for the first year of granting patent right | 600 (min.) | 260 (min.) | 120 (min.) |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | About 150 |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 3: about 350 USD Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
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Stage 4: Annuities for patent | |||
Annuities (per annum) | |||
1st to 3rd year | 600 | 200 | 110 |
4th to 5th year | 900 | 250 | 160 |
6th to 8th year | 1200 | 350 | 215 |
9th to 10th year | 2000 | 450 | 340 |
11th to 15th year | 3000 | 600 | 500 |
Reminding the deadline of payment of the annuity | Nil | 150 | 20 |
Delayed payment of annuity or maintenance fee within 6 months | 25% surcharge | 290 | / |
Receiving and forwarding the Official Notification of Payment of Fee | Nil | 290 | 40 |
Receiving and forwarding the Official Notification of Terminating the Patent Right | Nil | 290 | 40 |
Disbursements | Nil | charged by actual cost | / |
Sub-total estimated cost in Stage 4: Year-based Pricing Note: Current Exchange Rate: USD: CNY ≈ 1:7.2, it may change every month and will be calculated on the rate of which month the invoice is issued. |
Remark:
Other than the specified service listed above, the attorney fees for all of other legal matters will be charged based on the time and effort devoted to the matter and the hourly rate of the professional involved. The service fees will be charged according to our STANDARD SCHEDULE OF CHARGES.
Hourly rate: Patent Attorney: $150.
The above estimated cost is only for your reference; your invoice will be charged accordingly.
Other Services
We are a comprehensive patent service provider, capable of professionally handling nearly all types of patent-related work. Our services include:
INTERNATIONAL PATENT SERVICES
- Drafting foreign language patent application documents directly (including English, German, Japanese, Korean, etc.).
- Handling the submission of application documents and subsequent procedures directly with foreign patent offices.
- Filing patent applications in third countries through our agency.
- Providing pre-application consultations and conducting patent searches.
- Translating patents into specified languages.
- Responding to office actions during the patent approval process.
- Requesting reexaminations of patent applications.
- Managing and monitoring patent annuities.
PATENT ANALYSIS SERVICES
- Preparing Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) reports for the Chinese market.
- Drafting or reviewing IP-related agreements and contracts for transactions and licensing with Chinese companies.
- Assisting with product infringement avoidance.
- Strategically utilizing invalid patents.
- Managing the transfer and licensing of patent rights.
- Registering patent pledge agreements.
IP DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES
- Handling Chinese patent invalidation proceedings.
- Investigating and collecting evidence for product patent infringement cases in China.
- Conducting judicial identification for product patent infringement cases in China.
- Managing administrative mediation and infringement litigation related to product patents in China.
- Sending cease-and-desist letters to infringers.
- Managing customs recordation of patents and coordinating administrative enforcement actions by customs.
- Managing customs recordation of trademarks and administrative enforcement actions by customs.
- Investigating trademark infringement cases and handling administrative and judicial actions for infringement.
- Managing copyright-related customs recordation, administrative enforcement, and infringement litigation.
- Submitting public opinions on patent applications.
- Providing validity analysis opinions for granted patents.
OTHER SERVICES
- Managing domestic trademark applications, changes, renewals, transfers, and other related matters.
- Facilitating foreign trademark registrations for clients.
- Assisting with Madrid international trademark registrations.
- Managing foreign applicants’ trademark registrations in China.
- Handling trademark oppositions, reexaminations, disputes, and other legal proceedings.
- Canceling improperly registered trademarks.
- Handling copyright registrations (including computer software copyright registration).
- Managing software copyright transfers and renewals.
- Registering integrated circuit layout designs in China.