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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.
Ã¢ A patented work, on the other hand cannot be made, used, or sold without the permission of the patent holder. Ã¢ In the case of patent infringement, the patent holder must be paid damages. Another difference between the two is that, a copyright is cheaper, requires less paperwork, and is less time consuming than a patent. Ã¢ Applying for a patent is more complicated and would require the services of a lawyer to process the paperwork, making it cost more.