The cost for patenting a software related invention varies but may be in the range of $3,000-$12,000+. These costs include conducting a preliminary patent search, USPTO fees, drawing fees, and patent attorney fees. A typical breakdown of expenses is reflected in the table below.
Software patent application cost ($):
FeeCost Preliminary patent search$100-$1000 USPTO fees$755-$3020 Drawing fees$30-$200 Patent Attorney fees$2000-$8000+ Total Cost$2,885-$12,220+