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No, the use of an attorney or registered agent is not required for filing a patent application. However, an attorney or registered agent is often a useful resource and the USPTO recommends the use of such for preparing a patent application and conducting the proceedings in the USPTO.

An attorney can help you better understand what to expect in your situation. The cheapest way to get "Patent Pending" status is to file a provisional patent application. All that is required is a detailed description of the invention, an informal drawing, and a synopsis of how you came up with the idea.

A patent attorney will usually charge between $8,000 and $10,000 for a patent application, but the cost can be higher. In most cases, you should budget between $15,000 and $20,000 to complete the patenting process for your invention. Previous: Why should you file a patent application? Next: Is your invention valuable?

Costs after filing your patent application can include fees for responding to office actions, conducting prior art searches, and potentially filing an appeal or an amendment. Lastly, costs after your patent issues can involve maintenance fees, patent enforcement fees, and potential litigation expenses.

Applicants with free options for acquiring intellectual property protection: The Patent Pro Bono Program is a nationwide network of independently operated academic and nonprofit organizations that endeavor to match volunteer patent practitioners with financially under-resourced inventors seeking patent protection.

Public Service Annoucement: No. Mailing Something to Yourself is Not a Substitute for Copyright Registration or a Patent. A common intellectual property ?urban legend? is that mailing something to yourself is legally equivalent to a copyright registration or a patent.