What is a patent filing flat rate, and how does it compare to hourly billing?
Reviewed by
Dominic Davies, patent attorney (20+ years)
· Last reviewed
September 7, 2026
A flat rate quotes one total price for the drafting-and-filing engagement, while hourly billing charges for actual time spent, which can run over budget if the invention turns out to be more complex than expected. Flat rate pricing shifts that risk from the applicant to the firm or platform.
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