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Patent Filing Attorney — Flat-Fee Patent Filing Services, Cost and Guides

By the American Counsel legal team · Updated October 2026

Looking for a patent filing attorney with upfront pricing? Patents protect inventions. Below are our flat-fee patent filing services, our guides and state-by-state information — so you can compare and order with confidence.

About Patent Filing

Patents protect inventions. A provisional application secures your filing date while you develop the invention.

On this page you will find our flat-fee patent filing services with their prices, our guides on the topic and state-by-state information. Every service is prepared by licensed US attorneys and delivered online.

Patent Filing services and flat-fee pricing

The price you see is the price you pay. Therefore, you can compare options and order with confidence.

Patent Filing guides

What clients search for: patent filing

These are the patent filing searches clients use to find us. Every one of them is covered by the services and guides on this page, in all 50 states.

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How to get started

  1. Choose your service from the list above — or speak to an attorney first if you are not sure.
  2. Answer a short questionnaire and upload your documents securely.
  3. Your attorney prepares the work and messages you through your dashboard if anything is unclear.
  4. Receive your documents online, ready to sign, send or file.

Why flat-fee patent filing help

Hourly billing makes legal costs unpredictable. In contrast, a flat fee tells you the full cost before work begins. Moreover, everything happens online, so clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. can get help without travelling to an office.

If your matter needs ongoing representation in court, our work still saves money: your trial attorney receives an organized, well-documented file.

Our Patent Filing services in the USA

Every service below has a fixed price, is prepared by a qualified attorney and is delivered online — wherever you are in the USA. Additionally, you can upload evidence, message your attorney and track progress from your secure client dashboard.

Patent consultation in the USA

A confidential 60-minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about patenting your invention. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.

It includes 60-minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.

Order Patent consultation — $499 See what's included →

Patent Search (Basic) in the USA

A prior-art search of patents and publications with a summary of the closest references to your invention.

It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 14 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.

Order Patent Search (Basic) — $3,000 See what's included →

Provisional Patent Application in the USA

A provisional patent application describing your invention, with drawings guidance and filing instructions, to secure an early filing date.

It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 14 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.

Order Provisional Patent Application — $1,500 See what's included →

Patent Filing services near you — every state we cover

Because everything is handled online, it makes no difference where you live. Nevertheless, the law does change from state to state, so every document is prepared for your local rules. Here are some of the places our clients come from most often.

Patent Filing help in California

We prepare patent filing documents for California law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Los Angeles (near the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown), San Diego (near the Hall of Justice on West Broadway), San Francisco (near the Civic Center courthouse on McAllister Street). For example, see Patent consultation in Los Angeles, Patent consultation in San Diego, Patent consultation in San Francisco. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in California.

Patent Filing help in Texas

We prepare patent filing documents for Texas law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Houston (near the Harris County Civil Courthouse), Dallas (near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building), San Antonio (near the Bexar County Courthouse), Austin (near the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility). For example, see Patent consultation in Houston, Patent consultation in Dallas, Patent consultation in San Antonio, Patent consultation in Austin. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Texas.

Patent Filing help in Florida

We prepare patent filing documents for Florida law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Miami (near the Miami-Dade County Courthouse on West Flagler Street), Orlando (near the Orange County Courthouse), Tampa (near the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse). For example, see Patent consultation in Miami, Patent consultation in Orlando, Patent consultation in Tampa. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Florida.

Patent Filing help in New York

We prepare patent filing documents for New York law and local court practice. Clients come to us from New York City (near the New York County Courthouse at 60 Centre Street and the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza), Brooklyn (near the Kings County Supreme Court on Adams Street). For example, see Patent consultation in New York City, Patent consultation in Brooklyn. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in New York.

Patent Filing help in Illinois

We prepare patent filing documents for Illinois law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Chicago (near the Richard J. Daley Center). For example, see Patent consultation in Chicago. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Illinois.

Patent Filing help in Georgia

We prepare patent filing documents for Georgia law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Atlanta (near the Fulton County Courthouse). For example, see Patent consultation in Atlanta. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Georgia.

Patent Filing help in Arizona

We prepare patent filing documents for Arizona law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Phoenix (near the Maricopa County Superior Court). For example, see Patent consultation in Phoenix. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Arizona.

Patent Filing help in Pennsylvania

We prepare patent filing documents for Pennsylvania law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Philadelphia (near City Hall, home of the Court of Common Pleas). For example, see Patent consultation in Philadelphia. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Pennsylvania.

Patent Filing help in Washington

We prepare patent filing documents for Washington law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Seattle (near the King County Courthouse). For example, see Patent consultation in Seattle. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Washington.

Patent Filing help in Colorado

We prepare patent filing documents for Colorado law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Denver (near the Denver City and County Building). For example, see Patent consultation in Denver. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Colorado.

Patent Filing help in Massachusetts

We prepare patent filing documents for Massachusetts law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Boston (near the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse). For example, see Patent consultation in Boston. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Massachusetts.

Patent Filing help in Nevada

We prepare patent filing documents for Nevada law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Las Vegas (near the Regional Justice Center). For example, see Patent consultation in Las Vegas. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in Nevada.

Patent Filing help in New Jersey

We prepare patent filing documents for New Jersey law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Newark (near the Essex County Hall of Records). For example, see Patent consultation in Newark. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in New Jersey.

Patent Filing help in North Carolina

We prepare patent filing documents for North Carolina law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Charlotte (near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse). For example, see Patent consultation in Charlotte. Similarly, see Patent Search (Basic) in North Carolina.

We also help clients in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. See every location we cover.

Patent consultation in every state

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Frequently asked questions

How much does patent filing help cost?

Our patent filing services start at $499 with a flat fee. Each service page shows the full price before you order — there is no hourly billing.

Do you help with patent filing in every state?

Yes. We serve clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and every document is prepared for your state's laws and forms.

How quickly can I get help?

The fastest patent filing services are usually ready in 1 working day, and express delivery is available.

Can I speak to an attorney before ordering?

Yes. Book a consultation or use "Speak to an attorney" to describe your situation first.

Contact American Counsel

📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +1 (217) 426-5403 · Chat on WhatsApp
✉ Email: support@american-counsel.com
🌐 Service area: online across all 50 US states and Washington, D.C.
🕑 Response: most enquiries answered the same working day

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