At A Glance Standard USPTO utility patents often take over 2 years to reach a first decision. For startups, this delay can be fatal. The USPTO Track One (Prioritized Examination) program is the solution, targeting a...
Category - Cost & Fees
Decoding Intellectual Property with AI
Golam Rabiul Alam, PhD
Hourly Rate vs. Flat Fee Patent Attorney: Which Saves You More in 2026?
At A Glance In 2026, a flat fee patent attorney usually saves more money for software, AI, and startup-driven inventions, while hourly billing still makes sense for complex, uncertain, or litigation-adjacent cases. Flat...
PCT Patent Filing Fees (2026): The Real Cost Breakdown & How to Save $1,000
At A Glance The reality of a PCT patent filing cost goes far beyond the official WIPO filing fee. Founders often overlook five hidden expenses: international search variations, AI-specific claim drafting, translation...
