| Filing fee | Required | 1,921 USD | 1,020 USD | 570 USD | ?Large entityFees are charged by stage. This is the filing fee. The grant fee is charged only after the USPTO issues a payment notice and will be based on the official fee schedule then in force; the service fee generally changes little. Small entityFees are charged by stage. This is the filing fee. The grant fee is charged only after the USPTO issues a payment notice and will be based on the official fee schedule then in force; the service fee generally changes little. Micro entityFees are charged by stage. This is the filing fee. The grant fee is charged only after the USPTO issues a payment notice and will be based on the official fee schedule then in force; the service fee generally changes little. |
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| accelerated examination (if required) — acceleration requested at filing | Optional | 2,107 USD | 888 USD | 482 USD | ?Large entityThe accelerated-examination period depends on the USPTO workload at the time of filing and is not fixed. Acceleration generally places the application ahead of earlier non-accelerated applications upon payment of an additional fee, but accelerated cases are still examined in sequence when demand is high. Small entityThe accelerated-examination period depends on the USPTO workload at the time of filing and is not fixed. Acceleration generally places the application ahead of earlier non-accelerated applications upon payment of an additional fee, but accelerated cases are still examined in sequence when demand is high. Micro entityThe accelerated-examination period depends on the USPTO workload at the time of filing and is not fixed. Acceleration generally places the application ahead of earlier non-accelerated applications upon payment of an additional fee, but accelerated cases are still examined in sequence when demand is high. |
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| accelerated examination (if required) — acceleration requested after filing | Optional | 2,167 USD | 947 USD | 540 USD | ?Large entityThe accelerated-examination period depends on the USPTO workload at the time of filing and is not fixed. Acceleration generally places the application ahead of earlier non-accelerated applications upon payment of an additional fee, but accelerated cases are still examined in sequence when demand is high. Small entityThe accelerated-examination period depends on the USPTO workload at the time of filing and is not fixed. Acceleration generally places the application ahead of earlier non-accelerated applications upon payment of an additional fee, but accelerated cases are still examined in sequence when demand is high. Micro entityThe accelerated-examination period depends on the USPTO workload at the time of filing and is not fixed. Acceleration generally places the application ahead of earlier non-accelerated applications upon payment of an additional fee, but accelerated cases are still examined in sequence when demand is high. |
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| drawing preparation fee (if required) — based on existing STP/STL files to export rendered views, and format adjustment | Optional | 15 USD | 15 USD | 15 USD | — |
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| drawing preparation fee (if required) — preparation from STP/DWG files shaded line drawings (starting from) | Optional | 120 USD | 120 USD | 120 USD | ?Large entityComplete STP or full DWG files with clean 3D geometry are required. Seven figures are included. Detail enlargements or state views may be recommended for some products at CNY 100 per additional figure, subject to actual need and client approval. Small entityComplete STP or full DWG files with clean 3D geometry are required. Seven figures are included. Detail enlargements or state views may be recommended for some products at CNY 100 per additional figure, subject to actual need and client approval. Micro entityComplete STP or full DWG files with clean 3D geometry are required. Seven figures are included. Detail enlargements or state views may be recommended for some products at CNY 100 per additional figure, subject to actual need and client approval. |
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| drawing preparation fee (if required) — based on existing photography and drawing preparation from a physical product (starting from) | Optional | 60 USD | 60 USD | 60 USD | ?Large entitySuitability must be assessed case by case, as some products are not suitable for photography-based drawings. The USPTO prefers shaded line drawings; other view styles tend to attract more drawing objections, and responses incur additional service fees. Small entitySuitability must be assessed case by case, as some products are not suitable for photography-based drawings. The USPTO prefers shaded line drawings; other view styles tend to attract more drawing objections, and responses incur additional service fees. Micro entitySuitability must be assessed case by case, as some products are not suitable for photography-based drawings. The USPTO prefers shaded line drawings; other view styles tend to attract more drawing objections, and responses incur additional service fees. |
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| drawing preparation fee (if required) — based on existing compliant with U.S. patent requirements: photographs of the physical product (at least six high-resolution views plus one perspective view) | Optional | 0 USD | 0 USD | 0 USD | ?Large entitySuitability must be assessed case by case, as some products are not suitable for photography-based drawings. The USPTO prefers shaded line drawings; other view styles tend to attract more drawing objections, and responses incur additional service fees. Small entitySuitability must be assessed case by case, as some products are not suitable for photography-based drawings. The USPTO prefers shaded line drawings; other view styles tend to attract more drawing objections, and responses incur additional service fees. Micro entitySuitability must be assessed case by case, as some products are not suitable for photography-based drawings. The USPTO prefers shaded line drawings; other view styles tend to attract more drawing objections, and responses incur additional service fees. |
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| drawing preparation fee (if required) — based on existing compliant with U.S. patent requirements: shaded line drawings (at least six high-resolution views plus one perspective view) | Optional | 0 USD | 0 USD | 0 USD | — |
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| claiming priority (if required) — when providing a copy of the priority document | Optional | 75 USD | 75 USD | 75 USD | ?Large entityNo additional service fee is normally charged for claiming priority with a DAS code. If the authority cannot retrieve the priority data, an electronic copy of the certified priority document must be submitted and translated by us for filing with the patent office. Small entityNo additional service fee is normally charged for claiming priority with a DAS code. If the authority cannot retrieve the priority data, an electronic copy of the certified priority document must be submitted and translated by us for filing with the patent office. Micro entityNo additional service fee is normally charged for claiming priority with a DAS code. If the authority cannot retrieve the priority data, an electronic copy of the certified priority document must be submitted and translated by us for filing with the patent office. |
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| Response to an office action, if required — priced according to complexity and actual workload (per response; original quotation: 1,000–3,500) | Optional | 150 USD | 150 USD | 150 USD | ?Large entityThis is the service fee. If an entity-status office action issues, the corresponding difference in official fees must be paid separately. Small entityThis is the service fee. If an entity-status office action issues, the corresponding difference in official fees must be paid separately. Micro entityThis is the service fee. If an entity-status office action issues, the corresponding difference in official fees must be paid separately. |
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