How much does it cost to register a patent in the COVID field – many inventors have been asking recently. The coronavirus crisis has led many inventors to seek solutions, and inventors are asking how much it costs to register a patent in the COVID field. The price varies according to the invention, the field of invention, the inventor’s solution, and so on.

Provisional Patent to Register in the COVID Field?

A provisional patent is not actually a patent. A provisional patent doesn’t exist – there is a temporary application called a provisional application. The provisional-type temporary application allows filing a patent application within one year from the date of filing the temporary application. An applicant who files a provisional application can maintain a priority date and postpone the cost of patent registration.

It’s true that a temporary application costs much less than a patent application, but in the long term the inventor will pay more since they will first file a temporary application and then file a permanent application. In other words, they’ll initially pay less but will pay again later.

Patent Registration Price in the COVID Field

Patent registration price in the COVID field depends, as mentioned above, on the type of application – namely “provisional patent” by its incorrect name or patent. Additionally, it depends on the field of the invention. Generally, if it’s an invention in the field of biology and chemistry, the drafting cost of the application will usually be higher compared to the fields of mechanics, plastics, electricity, and electronics. Of course, it depends on the technical situation. In many cases, the inventor needs technical help from our office’s technical team, and sometimes the inventor already knows all the details exactly.

Registering a Patent on an Idea in the COVID Field

Registering a patent on an idea becomes possible after there’s an invention. It’s not possible to register a patent on a general idea that isn’t an invention. After there’s an invention, drawings can be made by the technical team in our office, and then the patent attorney drafts the patent according to the technical information received from the technical team.

Patent Registration Cost

Patent registration cost therefore varies according to the type of application, the technical field of the invention – for example biology versus electronics – as well as the fee cost. The fee is a derivative of the type of application and the actual process. As of the date of publishing this article, fees can be $140 for a temporary application, approximately NIS 1,200 for a patent application in Israel without a priority date or approximately NIS 2,038 with a priority date. If you want to file an international application, the fee can reach approximately NIS 8,500.

So How Much Does It Cost to Register a Patent?

There is no definitive answer, since there are many variables. It’s important to consult on the matter with an established firm with a team of patent attorneys and a technical team that can guide the inventor regarding costs and the options available to the inventor.

Our office has a team with over 25 years of experience that has handled inventions that have succeeded in Israel and worldwide. The above information is partial and incomplete. You should consult with a patent attorney for each specific case. Contact us for a complimentary introductory meeting by phone, video call, or in-person meeting. Call now to advance your invention: 03-9711011.