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Common questions
Quick answers to what most inventors ask before reaching out. If yours is not here, just ask Eric directly on the call.
Yes, completely. The 30-minute strategy call costs nothing and carries no obligation to proceed. Eric uses the call to understand your invention and tell you exactly what makes sense for your situation. Many inventors leave with a clear plan even if they decide not to hire Eric immediately.
No. A prototype is never required to file a patent application or to speak with Eric. What matters is that your invention is developed enough to describe in meaningful technical detail. If you can explain what it is, how it works, and what makes it different, you are ready to call.
Just a clear description of your invention and a sense of what you want to achieve. If you have drawings, photos, or a prototype, those are helpful but not required. The more you can explain what makes your invention different from what already exists, the more productive the call will be. Our free AI Inventor Toolkit can help you prepare before the call.
It depends on the type and complexity. A provisional application typically runs $1,500 to $6,500. A utility patent typically costs $6,500 to $12,000 or more. Eric provides a precise cost estimate during the strategy call once he understands your specific invention. See the full breakdown on the Patent Types & Costs page.
From filing to grant, a utility patent typically takes 1 to 3 years depending on the technology area and how many office actions occur during examination. A provisional application takes weeks to file and gives you immediate patent pending status. Track One prioritized examination can compress the utility timeline to 3 to 6 months at additional cost.
Yes. Karich & Associates serves clients in over 30 countries and has extensive experience coordinating international patent filings via PCT and direct national phase entries in Europe, China, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, India, and many others. International clients are served fully remotely.
Yes, in many cases. Software patents are possible when the claims are structured correctly around a concrete technical improvement rather than a bare abstract idea. This is Eric's primary area of practice. He has successfully patented AI systems, machine learning methods, mobile applications, and business method inventions for over 25 years.
