Assets, not Hours
I structure my services as flat-fee deliverables whenever possible. You shouldn't have to pay for me to learn the science.
PATENTABILITY SEARCH
WITH OPINION PREPARED BY AN ATTORNEY
$799
as low as
fee based on complexity
Before you invest in a full filing, I conduct a "General Counsel" review. I search USPTO and international databases to see if your idea is truly novel.
Deliverable: A search report and a candid "Green Light" or "Red Light" opinion.
Why me: I don't just look for keywords; I look for "design-around" risks.
DESIGN PATENT APPLICATION
WITH DESCRIPTION AND DRAWINGS
$999
as low as
fee based on complexity
The formal examination request. This is where I draft the "Claims"—the legal fence around your property.
Strategy: Even here I use "Anticipatory Drafting" to block competitors. The drawings are the claim, and we omit unnecessary lines - unlike most attorneys.
Deliverable: Full specification, and coordination with professional draftsmen (drawings extra but flat fee). Ideal for protecting the ornamental appearance of your product.
PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION
WITH DESCRIPTION AND DRAWINGS
$999
as low as
fee based on complexity
Secures your "Priority Date" for 12 months. This buys you time to test the market, talk to investors, and refine the prototype with "Patent Pending" protection.
Deliverable: A detailed specification and informal drawings filed with the USPTO.
Engineer's Note: Full drafting without claims and using MINIMAL OR NO anticipatory drafting techniques included in full Utility Application below. Includes initial office action response strategy.
UTILITY PATENT APPLICATION
WITH DESCRIPTION AND DRAWINGS
$2999
as low as
fee based on complexity
The formal examination request. This is where I draft the "Claims"—the legal fence around your property.
Strategy: I use "Anticipatory Drafting" to block competitors from changing one small feature to steal your market share.
Includes: Full specification, formal claims, and coordination with professional draftsmen (drawings extra but flat fee). Includes initial office action response strategy.
Included in Flat Fees
Attorney time for drafting/review
Initial filing preparation
One round of revisions based on your feedback
Not Included
USPTO official filing fees
Complex drawings beyond basic scope
Extraordinary prosecution (multiple office actions, appeals, etc.)
FAQ
Q: "Will you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?"
A: I am a Registered Patent Attorney (Reg. No. 33,342) and an officer of the federal courts. I am bound by federal confidentiality laws (37 CFR § 10.57) that are stricter and more enforceable than any NDA. Your secrets are legally protected from the moment you contact me—even if you don't hire me. Once you engage me, then privilege also applies.
Q: "Can I just file it myself (Pro Se) or use an AI tool?"
A: You can. But the USPTO is an adversarial system. An Examiner's job is to reject you. AI tools and online forms fill in blanks; they cannot strategize against a human Examiner who cites a 1980s German patent against you. I don't just "file forms"; I argue for your rights.
Q: "Why is 'Prosecution' billed hourly?"
A: "Prosecution" is the negotiation phase with the USPTO. We cannot predict if an Examiner will grant the patent immediately (rare) or fight us on three rounds of arguments. However, I always set a budget cap before responding to an Office Action. You will never receive a surprise bill.
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Newton Law is a federal intellectual property practice. Firm principal is registered to practice before the USPTO and licensed in Missouri. Practice in Tennessee is strictly limited to federal patent and trademark matters; not licensed to practice Tennessee state law.