To patent an idea...

1. It's a new idea! You haven't done much work on it, start at Provisional Application. Then you can raise money, go away, develop it, and file Further Provisionals .

2. It's a mature idea! You have done quite a bit of work on it, start at Full Application. Then you can begin developing and marketing the product.

3. Either way, there are more expenses to face. After a Full Application has been filed, the Examination process begins... Typically, each 'round' of correspondence will carry a cost of £600.

Provisional Application	You provide a detailed description and drawings describing your idea; I prepare a draft for your approval prior to filing.
	Typical cost: £ 150+
Further provisionals	You continue to work with your idea: it gets bigger. So I file more provisionals.
	Typical cost per provisional: £ 150+
Full Application	A year after the first provisional, I liase with you to include all the new results and new ideas into a full application. But a full application where? This depends on your business focus:
National	UK or US application:
	Typical costs: £ 600 for UK £ 850 for US
Regional	European or US application:
	Typical costs: £ 2,500 for EP £ 850 for US
Global	An International Application (PCT):
	Typical costs: £ 2,850 for PCT

Pricing varies according to the complexity of your idea; the fees shown are typical