Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

How much does it cost to have an attorney do a patent search for me to make sure my invention can be patent and sold in retail store?


Asked on 6/02/10, 8:35 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

It depends on the amount of prior art and the extent of the search. In general it can run between 500.00 to 3000.00. If you want an attorney to interpret the search this is an additional fee.

Patrick Tracy

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Answered on 6/03/10, 3:51 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As the other attorney says, there are a number of factors affecting a search fee. I strongly recommend you use a patent attorney to conduct and interpret the search of the patent records. This is a very complex area. Consult with a patent attorney in your area for specifics.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Answered on 6/03/10, 6:34 am
Quinn Johnson, Esq. Johnson PC, Attorneys at Law

A thorough patent search, analysis of the results, and legal opinion regarding patentability, may generally range in cost from $500-$2500 depending on the complexity of the invention. A patentability search for a relatively simple technology will typically be the least expensive.

Consult an experienced Patent Attorney to conduct your patent search and draft a patentability opinion. Feel free to contact my office for additional details.

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Answered on 6/14/10, 5:47 pm


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