Bioelectronics Corp (BIEL)

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A utility patent for a medical device can cost between $8,000 and $15,000, depending on the complexity of the technology. This includes the cost to prepare and file the application, which gives the invention patent pending status. The USPTO charges approximately $900 for small entities and $1600 for large companies for a non-provisional utility application. Utility patents are usually more expensive than design patents.