Before publishing an idea at an exhibition, business contest, crowdfunding, etc., be sure to apply for a patent for that idea. The ideas you publish are a common property of all, except when patented, and you can't complain if they are stolen. It's bad to steal ideas, but it's also an obligation for entrepreneurs to take the necessary defenses, such as patenting, black-boxing ideas, and signing non-disclosure agreements.
| Procedures | Details | Fee | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey / Proposal | Consultation / simple survey (* Free if making a contract) | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 |
| Application | Preparation of patent application documents / submission of application documents | 150,000 | 14,000 | 164,000 |
| Request for examination | Examination request procedure / examination request deadline management | 20,000 | 166,000 | 186,000 |
| Response for refusal | Preparation of opinions and amendments | 80,000 | 0 | 80,000 |
| Patent granted | Success fee / registration fee payment procedure | 100,000 | 19,200 | 110,500 |
| Consumption tax | 36,000 | |||
| Patent acquisition total cost | 595,200 | |||
The above remuneration amount is just a guide (please think that the total amount is about 600,000 yen). The estimated amount may increase or decrease depending on the content requested by the customer. Items not listed above will be quoted separately.