Pricing
No surprise fees. No billable-hour acrobatics. Just clear, honest pricing—premium service for serious innovators.
(All initial consultations are $100 for 1 hour.)
(All initial consultations are $100 for 1 hour.)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)
Oregon Patent Law Association (OPLA)
Hourly Billing
Core Rate
$375/hr
Standard patent prosecution: applications, office action responses, examiner interviews, etc.
Specialized Consulting
$400–$425/hr
Strategy consulting, portfolio guidance, advanced technical advisement, or valuation/litigation support.
Preferred Client / Startup Rate
$325–$350/hr
Available to repeat clients or early-stage startups upon arrangement.
Why these rates? I’m not just a patent agent—I’m a former law firm partner, a senior patent specialist, and your strategic IP ally.
Flat-Fee Packages
Provisional Patent Application
Standard — $2,500
Clear tech, single inventor, standard drafting & filing
Enhanced — $3,000–$3,500
More consult, robust disclosure, ready for conversion
Advanced Hardware — $4,000
Complex/mechanical/electronic inventions, extra visuals, strategic intake
Includes tech intake, USPTO filing, and consult for next steps.
Hardware tier includes sketches and forward-looking claim support.
Expedited (7-day turnaround): +$1,000 on any tier
Utility Patent Application
Standard — $8,500
Moderate complexity, 3 ind. claims, up to 15 claims, 3 figures
Enhanced — $10,500
Tech-heavy, systems mapping, up to 20 claims, 5 figures
Custom Engineered — $12,500+
Extensive consult, strategic roadmap, portfolio/international focus
Includes full drafting, inventor interviews, USPTO filing, and a revision round.
Add-ons: Add'l Drawings ($250/sheet), claim chart/infringement +$1,250
Expedited (10-day turnaround): +$1,000 on any tier
Add-ons: Add'l Drawings ($250/sheet), claim chart/infringement +$1,250
Design Patent Application
Standard — $2,200
Simple designs, provided visuals, USPTO filing
Enhanced — $2,900
Complex or unclear designs, sketch prep, 7+ views
Add-ons: Illustrator sourcing ($400), alt. designs ($500+/set)
Expedited (5-day turnaround): +$1,000
Office Action Response
$375/hr — Most responses: $1,500–$3,500 (quoted up front)
Simple 101 fix? Substantive 103 rewrite? You’ll know the scope before work begins.
Expedited response (within 72 hours): +$1,000
PCT / International Application
$2,250 per PCT application
Note: Fee covers submission and coordination of a completed application only.
Application must be fully drafted and ready for filing (prepared separately—see above packages for drafting rates).
Official filing fees are extra and billed at cost. +$1,000 for each additional country (beyond initial two). Includes prep, filing, and coordination with trusted foreign counsel.
Expedited international coordination: +$1,000
Application must be fully drafted and ready for filing (prepared separately—see above packages for drafting rates).
Official filing fees are extra and billed at cost. +$1,000 for each additional country (beyond initial two). Includes prep, filing, and coordination with trusted foreign counsel.
Patent Valuation
Patent valuation options—visual breakdown
Valuation Flat Fees
Rapid Snapshot — $1,500
Quick look for a single asset
Strategic Valuation — $3,500
Sale/licensing prep
Comprehensive Portfolio — $7,500+
VC, M&A, or litigation planning
Optional add-ons: Claim chart +$1,250, infographics +$500, investor support +$1,000
Expedited (5-day turnaround): +$1,000
Why so detailed? I’ve had very unique experience working in patent brokerage—these are “real world” numbers, not ballpark fluff. I bring you both numbers and strategy.
More Patent Agent Services
Patentability & Novelty Search
$1,200 flat
Deep prior art search & clear report. “Is my idea patentable?” answered, plain English, no legalese.
Expedited search (72 hours): +$1,000
Patent Landscaping & Technical Analysis
$2,000 per project
Where does your invention fit? Competitive maps, whitespace, and threat/opportunity analysis.
Expedited analysis (5 days): +$1,000
B2B Drafting for Attorneys/Firms
$5,500 Utility / $1,900 Provisional
Whitelabel drafting for law firms & IP teams—premium, confidential, and always on time. Bulk deals available.
Expedited (7-day turnaround): +$1,000
Education, Training, Workshops
$650 per 60-min session
Hands-on IP education for inventors, startups, universities—custom topics, materials included.
Expedited training scheduling: +$1,000
Note: All services are performed by Stewart Myers, Registered Patent Agent. I do not provide legal advice or draft license agreements, but I can coordinate with trusted attorneys for matters outside the scope of patent agent practice.
Don’t see what you need? Contact me for a custom quote or creative fee arrangement.