Fees

Transparent Fee Structure

Fees

At CT IP LAW, we view legal fees not as a cost, but as a strategic investment in the protection and commercialization of your most valuable assets. Our fee structure is designed to be transparent and predictable, reflecting the world-class expertise of our integrated global team and the significant value we deliver. We partner with each client to develop a fee arrangement that aligns with their commercial objectives and the scope of the engagement.

Below is a schedule of our typical flat-fee services. Please note that these represent our professional fees; government filing fees, foreign counsel charges, translation costs, and other third-party expenses are separate. For complex matters such as litigation or extensive M&A due diligence, we work on an hourly basis or create a custom project-based fee structure.
Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Industrial Designs
IP Litigation
Licensing & Transactions
CategoryServiceEstimated Professional Fees (USD)
Consulting & StrategyInitial Consultation & Strategy Session (up to 1 hour)$1,500
Comprehensive Patentability Search & Opinion$7,500+
Trade Secret Protection Audit & Policy Development$15,000+
Patents & DesignsU.S. Utility Patent Application (Simple Mechanical/Electrical)$18,000 – $25,000
U.S. Utility Patent Application (Complex Software/Biotech)$28,000+
U.S. Design Patent Application$4,500
International (PCT) Application Filing$8,500
Hague System (International Design) Application$6,500
Patent Portfolio Due Diligence (per portfolio)$20,000+
Trademarks & CopyrightsComprehensive Global Availability Search & Opinion$6,000
U.S. Trademark Application (per class)$2,500
International Application via Madrid Protocol (up to 3 classes)$5,000
U.S. Copyright Application$1,200
Enforcement, Transactions & LitigationCease & Desist Letter (Drafting & Sending)$4,000
UDRP Domain Dispute Proceeding$8,000
Trademark Opposition/Cancellation (TTAB Proceeding)$10,000+
IP Licensing Agreement (Standard)$12,000 – $25,000
Hourly Partner Rate$1,100 – $1,600
Hourly Associate Rate$750 – $950

To strategically protect and commercialize our clients' intellectual property across the globe.