PATENT FILING IN USA

The Patent Law of the United States was enacted even before the U.S. Constitution was adopted. Starting from the colonial period to the current period, U.S. Patent Law has come across various transformations and amendments. Currently, it is widely accepted by many nations, and most of the patent laws are framed by inheriting the U.S. Patent Law. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is considered to be one of the most dynamic and updated patent offices that continuously works on making the patent filing process simpler and effective. With the vision of the U.S. government for boosting patent filings, GPF is dedicated to providing a one-stop solution for all the requirements of patent filings. GPF can assist in efficiently and promptly filing patent applications using accurate translations. GPF, along with Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys (K&K), has tremendous experience in dealing with patent filing/prosecution as per U.S. Patent Laws and can assist in hand-holding  through the complete prosecution lifecycle of a patent.

High Level Cost Estimate for Filing
Description
Price
Official Fee
$ 460 (Applicant Being Micro Entity)
Attorney Fee
$ 700
Translation Fee
NA
Total
$ 1,160

Documents Required
  • Power of Attorney (PoA).
  • Declaration to be submitted by the Applicant/Inventor.
  • PCT Application Details/ Priority Application Details.
  • Fee Correspondence document.
  • Specification.
Filing to Grant Procedure
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STEP 1 : FILING

A patent application can be filed in the United States in any of the following formats in English:

  • Paris Convention based national entry.

  • PCT National Phase based national entry. 

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STEP 2 : PUBLICATION

  • Ordinarily, publication is done within 18 months of the priority date. By paying an additional fee, early publication can also be performed upon request.

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STEP 3 : EXAMINATION

  • Request for examination has to be made at the time of filing the application.

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STEP 4 : PROSECUTION

  • At the time of examination, the Patent Office will issue the Examination Report (FER) / Office Action with a set of objections/requirements, and the response to which must be filed within 90 days from the date of issue of the FER.

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STEP 5 : GRANT

  • Annuity for the 3rd year onwards is to be paid after grant of the patent. Protection of the patent is for 20 years from the International Filing Date.