Clear pricing, no surprises.
Every service has a fixed fee — no hourly billing, no hidden costs. Most clients start with a consultation or search, then move to drafting and filing, and come back for office correspondence when the patent office responds.
Not sure what you need? Describe your invention briefly and Alexander IP will advise — no charge, no obligation.
Build Your Patent Drafting Package
Select the complexity of your invention, choose any optional extras, and pick a delivery timeline. Your total updates live as you configure.
£8,000–£15,000 at a traditional patent firm.
Same Legal 500 training, same outcome — different overhead. See your transparent, fixed-fee quote below ↓
Step 1 — Select your invention's complexity
Simple Invention
Mechanical inventions with few moving parts
Mid-Tier Invention
Electrical/electronic systems, moderate complexity
Complex Invention
Software, AI, biochemistry, advanced systems
Step 2 — Include what you need
Most clients add illustrations and filing. Only skip these if you can handle them yourself.
Patent Search
Prior art search included in timeline
Illustrations (Created)
Professional patent drawings
Illustrations (Formatted)
Your drawings, reformatted
National Filing
US, CA or GB — filed on your behalf
Int'l / European Filing
EPO, PCT or other foreign national routes
+ Design Patent
Adds a 2nd patent covering the same invention's appearance — spec, drawings & UK/US filing included
Step 3 — Choose delivery timeline
Standard
45 days
Express
30 days
Rush
21 days
Urgent
14 days
Emergency
7 days
Government patent office fees are paid by you directly to the patent office and are not included above. If you’d prefer me to pay the fees on your behalf, just reach out during the project — I’ll set it up as a separate invoice.
All Services
Alexander IP handles every stage of the patent lifecycle personally. Click any service for full details.
Consultation
Expert advice on patentability, filing strategy, and IP protection — whether you're exploring an initial idea or need guidance on more advanced matters like multi-jurisdiction strategy.
Patent Search
A thorough investigation of the prior art landscape with a detailed report on your invention's patentability prospects.
Patent Drafting
Full preparation of patent documents — background, summary, detailed description, claims, abstract, and drawings — ready for filing in any major jurisdiction.
Correspondence
Strategic handling of patent office correspondence — from examiner objections and amendments to restriction requirements and appeals.
International Filing
Strategic international patent protection through PCT applications and national phase entries across all major markets.
Infringement Check
Honest, understandable strategic advice on the risks of selling and manufacturing your product — backed by in-depth patent research and analysis.
Custom Project
Been quoted a custom price? Set your amount and describe your project to get started.
Services not offered
Alexander IP specialises in utility patent work. The following are not offered, but recommendations to specialists can be provided on request:
- Trademark registration
- Copyright services
- Legal disputes or litigation
- Design patents as a standalone service
Not sure which service you need?
Describe your invention briefly and Alexander IP will recommend the best path forward. No obligation, no charge for the initial advice.