average cost of an international patent
Below is a summary of the procedures and costs, assuming that a PCT application is filed twelve months after a first UK application. The costs are for a typical case, are approximate and are exclusive of VAT. Start File UK Patent Application. Usually Â£3,000 to Â£5,000. By 12 months File PCT (International) Patent Application. Typically Â£4000 to Â£5000 depending on how much additional material needs to be included in the application. About 1 year 6 months Review International search report and decide whether to proceed with full International Examination.