Title: Calculate Accurate Patent Costs with Our Patent Registration Cost Calculator

‍Many customers hesitate to file a patent due to uncertainty about the associated costs. Patent registration costs are a crucial consideration for any business or individual looking to protect their innovative ideas. The process of filing and registering a patent involves financial expenses, which can vary depending on the complexity of the patent, the number of claims, and applicable fee reductions. As of August 16, 2024, this document outlines the costs associated with filing a patent with five claims of standard complexity at our office.

1. Patent Filing Costs

Filing Fee:

• Electronic Filing Basic Fee: ₩46,000

Examination Request Fee:

• Basic Fee: ₩166,000
• Additional Fee for 5 Claims: ₩51,000 × 5 = ₩255,000
• Total Examination Request Fee: ₩421,000

Accelerated Examination Request Fee (Optional):

• Accelerated Examination Request Fee: ₩200,000

Patent Attorney Fees:

• Filing Fee (Including VAT): ₩2,200,000
• Accelerated Examination Attorney Fee (Optional, Including VAT): ₩220,000

Summary of Filing Stage Costs:

• Electronic Filing Basic Fee: ₩46,000
• Examination Request Fee: ₩421,000
• Accelerated Examination Request Fee (Optional): ₩200,000
• Patent Attorney Filing Fee: ₩2,200,000
• Patent Attorney Accelerated Examination Fee (Optional): ₩220,000

Total Costs:

• Total Cost for Filing Stage: ₩2,667,000
• Total Cost with Accelerated Examination: ₩3,087,000

2. Patent Registration Costs

Registration Fee (for 3 Years):

• 1st to 3rd Year Registration Fee: ₩13,000 (Basic Fee) + ₩12,000 × 5 (Additional Fee per Claim) = ₩60,000
• Annual Registration Fee: ₩219,000 (₩73,000 per year for 3 years)

Patent Attorney Success Fee (Including VAT):

• Registration Success Fee: ₩2,200,000

Summary of Registration Stage Costs:

• Registration Fee (for 3 years): ₩219,000
• Patent Attorney Success Fee: ₩2,200,000

Total Costs:

• Total Cost for Registration Stage: ₩2,419,000

3. Total Costs and Discounts for SMEs and Individuals

Combined Costs of Filing and Registration Stages:

• Total Cost without Accelerated Examination: ₩5,086,000
• Total Cost with Accelerated Examination: ₩5,286,000

Discount Benefits:

• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Individuals can receive a 70% discount on Patent Office fees.

Costs After Discount:

• Filing Fee: ₩13,800
• Examination Request Fee: ₩126,300
• Registration Fee (for 3 years): ₩65,700

Total Costs After Discount:

• Filing Costs Subtotal: ₩2,340,100
• Registration Costs Subtotal: ₩2,265,700
• Total Cost: ₩4,605,800 (Without Accelerated Examination), ₩5,025,800 (With Accelerated Examination)

4. Patent Cost Calculator

We provide a transparent way to calculate your patent costs with our patent cost calculator. Use the calculator below to easily estimate your expenses.

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