| SERVICES OFFERED BY LINGBECK PATENT LAW OFFICE
1. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
2. PATENT SEARCHES. An independent search firm is used to conduct a patent search of US patents, US published patent applications, foreign publications including the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the European Patent Office patent documents, and over 80 countries worldwide, and Mr. Lingbeck reviews the search results and issues a legal opinion along with the search results to the client.
A. Fee for a patent search & legal opinion. $500 ( Results in 1 to 3 weeks).
OR
B. Patent Search Results without legal opinion. $250
3. DRAFTING PATENT APPLICATIONS.
A. Fees for a Non-provisional Utility patent application. Flat-rate fee up to $3500
(Depending upon complexity). (For information pertaining to Provisional patent applications,
please see 3C on this page).
1. Formal patent drawings included.
2. USPTO filing and issue fees not included.
3. A non-provisional utility patent protects the structure and function of the invention.
B. Fees for a Design patent application. $1000.
1. Formal patent drawings included.
2. USPTO filing and issue fees not included.
3. A design patent protects the ornamental appearance of the invention.
C. Fees for a Provisional patent application. $1500.
1. USPTO filing fees are included.
2. A provisional patent application establishes a filing date ONLY.
(Provides No legal protection)
3. A provisional patent application is not examined by the patent office.
4. A non-provisional utility patent application must be filed within one year
to avoid the provisional patent application being abandoned by the USPTO.
D. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED:
4. Product submission to the manufacturers used by Mr. Lingbeck for review and FREE prototype price quotes and manufacturing price quotes. Mr. Lingbeck has connections to manufacturers capable of manufacturing all types of products.
A. NO CHARGE. (FREE)
5. Product submission to a distributor for possible marketing of one's product to potential buyers.
A. NO CHARGE . (FREE)
6. Mechanical Drawings (if needed) for presentation to manufacturer.
A. Fee based upon complexity of invention.
7. Prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO.
A. Office action examinations & responses. Flat-Rate Fee.
8. Drafting and prosecuting trademark applications including Trademark searches.
A. Fees - $500 excluding filing fees.
9. U.S. Copyright Applications - $300. | 
Services & Fees
