TRANSPARENT ABOUT COSTS
I talk about costs plainly. Below I explain what the cost of protection is made up of and how I bill — and the final amount I always give after assessing the specific case.
No hiding prices „after you get in touch" — first I show how to calculate the cost.
FIG. 01 / TWO COST LAYERS
The cost of protection is always two separate layers. I separate them because this is the most common source of misunderstanding — the mandatory office fees are not the same as the firm's remuneration.
LAYER 1 / MANDATORY
Set from above by the offices (UPRP, EPO, EUIPO). They are the same regardless of who handles the case — they don't depend on me.
LAYER 2 / FOR MY WORK
Remuneration for the substantive work: analysis, choosing the protection route, drafting the documentation and conducting the proceedings.
FIG. 02 / BILLING MODELS
I match the fee model to the nature of the case. I set it in advance, before I start work — so that it's predictable for both sides.
One amount agreed in advance for a defined scope — e.g. preparing and filing the application. The most predictable model.
When the scope can be clearly defined
Billing for the actual time worked. It works well for tasks with a hard-to-predict scope — consultations, analyses, disputes.
When the scope is open
The cost spread across the stages of cooperation: documentation → application → proceedings. You pay for successive stages as the case progresses.
When the process has several stages
FIG. 03 / INDICATIVE RANGES
A starting point, not a quote. The „from" amounts below relate to the firm's fee — official fees are billed separately (see layer 1).
| Service | Fee (from) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Patent | from PLN 6,300fee · official fees separate | The most complex documentation; cost depends on the field of technology. |
| Utility model | from PLN 5,500fee · official fees separate | A simpler procedure than for a patent. |
| Trademark | PLN 850 (PL) / PLN 900 (EU)fee · official fees separate | Cost depends, among other things, on the number of classes of goods and services. |
| Industrial design | PLN 1,700 (PL and EU)fee · official fees separate | Protection of the external appearance of a product. |
| Search / FTO | from PLN 3,500 (patentability) / from PLN 8,000 (freedom to operate / FTO)fee · official fees separate | Scope and cost depend on the purpose of the search (patentability, freedom to operate). |
| Response to a UPRP / EUIPO letter | from PLN 100fee · official fees separate | The cost depends on the scope of the letter and the deadline for replying. |
| International applications | quoted individuallyfee · official fees separate | The cost depends on the number of countries, the chosen route and foreign representatives. |
| Technical expert opinion, IP strategy, implementation support | quoted individuallyfee | I set the scope after a conversation about the goal and scale of the project. |
This is an indicative starting point, not a binding offer. I set the final fee after assessing the specific case.
FIG. 04 / WHAT AFFECTS THE PRICE
Because every case is different. The factors below decide where in the range your quote will fall — and why a fair amount can't be given „blind".
The more complicated the solution, the more work on the description and the claims.
Some fields require a deeper analysis of the state of the art and specialist knowledge.
The volume of documentation and the number of claims translate into the workload and the fees.
Protection in several countries means separate fees, translations and foreign attorneys.
Oppositions, invalidations or infringement disputes are an additional, hard-to-predict workload.
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FIG. 05 / OFFICIAL FEES
An illustration of the first layer using a patent as the example. These are fees paid to the UPRP — set by the office, not by the firm.
| Fee component (patent) | Amount (example) |
|---|---|
| Filing an invention | PLN 500electronic UPRP filing |
| Publication of the grant of the right | PLN ——— |
| Fee for the first protection period (years 1–3) | PLN 480 |
| Filing in electronic form | discountlower fee for filing online |
The amount of the official fees follows from the UPRP schedule (and, for protection abroad, EPO/EUIPO), not from my decision. I inform you of them in advance and — at your request — pay them on your behalf, so you don't have to keep track of payment deadlines.
UPRP fee schedule (uprp.gov.pl) →FIG. 06 / PROTECTION ABROAD
A patent is a territorial right — it protects only where it was granted. Extending protection to further countries is a separate, significant cost.
A single proceeding before the European Patent Office, followed by validation in selected countries — the cost rises with each validation country.
A single application that defers the decision on which countries to choose. The real costs appear later — in the so-called national phases.
Translations, foreign attorneys' fees and national fees are often the main component of the budget for protection abroad.
FIG. 07 / MAINTENANCE OVER TIME
Obtaining a right is not the end of the spending. Maintaining protection requires periodic fees, which rise with each successive year.
Illustrative diagram — the periodic fee rises with each year of protection.
Periodic fees must be paid regularly — failing to pay any of them on time means the right expires, often irretrievably. That's why the cost of protection is worth planning over the long term, not just at the filing stage.
FIG. 08 / FUNDING AND RELIEFS
IP protection is supported by grants and reliefs — well planned, they can refund a significant part of the fees. Few people talk about them, which is why I show them plainly.
EU support for SMEs: up to 75% refund of official fees for trademarks and designs, and for international applications — up to 50%. Funds are limited and granted in calls for applications.
In certain situations and for some entities, the UPRP provides reliefs or exemptions from part of the fees. I check whether your case qualifies.
Voucher support does not work retroactively — the application must be filed and obtained before the filing starts. That's why funding is worth anticipating at the very beginning. I help check the available support and synchronise the application with the filing, so it isn't lost.
Ask about available fundingFIG. 09 / VALUE OF THE FEE
The fee is not a charge for „filing a form", but an investment in the quality of protection — and that decides whether your right is really worth anything.
Well-constructed claims define the real scope of protection — and a mistake at this stage can be costlier than the entire fee, because a poorly drafted application often can no longer be fixed.
Claims written with an engineering understanding of the technology protect the solution, rather than merely passing a formal review.
A strong right is an asset: a market monopoly, the possibility of licensing, and a stronger position against competitors and investors.
Solid documentation from the start saves later costs — corrections, refusals, and even loss of protection.
A patent attorney with an engineering and scientific background understands the technology you are filing — which is why the claims describe it precisely and cover what actually has value. Here the cost of the fee translates into concrete value of protection.
Meet the expertFIG. 10 / TERMS OF COOPERATION
The rules by which I work and bill clients — written down plainly, before I start the cooperation.
I give a specific amount after reviewing the solution — not „blind" and not before I know the case.
The amounts given are net prices; I add VAT in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Billing can be spread across the stages of cooperation: documentation → application → proceedings.
I inform you of the mandatory UPRP/EPO/EUIPO fees before you incur them — no surprises.
I treat information shared at the quoting stage confidentially — even before I formally start the cooperation.
I set the scope, costs and stages in writing before I begin — you know what and how much you're paying for.
FIG. 11 / FAQ
I give a specific quote after assessing the case — so that it's fair, not inflated „just in case". Before that, I can indicate an approximate range and a billing model, so you know what to expect.
Because the cost depends on factors such as the complexity of the solution, the field of technology, the number of claims, the territorial scope or possible disputes. A fixed price would have to be inflated to „cover every case" — ranges are fairer, and I set the exact amount for your case.
No — these are two separate layers. The fee is remuneration for my work, while the official fees are set by the office (UPRP/EPO/EUIPO) and paid to it. I inform you of them in advance and can pay them on your behalf.
Yes. I check the available support (including the trademark and design voucher and UPRP reliefs) and help plan the application. Crucially: you must apply for the voucher before filing — it does not work retroactively, so it's worth thinking about it at the beginning.
The amounts given are net prices — I add VAT in accordance with the applicable regulations. When quoting, I always indicate the amount payable.
Yes — in many cases the billing can be spread across the stages of cooperation (documentation → application → proceedings), paying for successive steps as the case progresses. I set out the details when quoting.
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