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Although it may not seem like an R&E expense, the cost of obtaining a patent is also currently deductible under Section 174. This includes both attorney fees and patent filing fees. This is one of the largest expenses many independent inventors have.
1 Rates for patent attorneys to prepare a patent application and defend it during the approval process range from $3,500 to $25,000 or more, depending on the complexity. 2  Attorneys fees may be based on hourly rates of $150-$400, depending on the services provided. If the USPTO finds a conflicting patent in existence, your application will be denied, and the fees are not refundable. 2  If your patent application is denied, you can appeal the decision, but this can add $2,000-$10,000 or more to your attorney's fees.