(April 2009). In-circuit test (ICT) is an example of white box testing where an electrical probe tests a populated printed circuit board (PCB), checking for shorts, opens, resistance, capacitance, and other basic quantities which will show whether the assembly was correctly fabricated.
$100,000 or more for worldwide patent rights. âGetting even a simple patent approved -- a process known as âprosecutingâ the patent application -- can cost up to $10,000 domestically and $100,000 or more for worldwide rightsâ¦â Cost of getting a patent.Getting even a simple patent approved -- a process known as âprosecutingâ the patent application -- can cost up to $10,000 domestically and $100,000 or more for worldwide rightsâ¦â Patent application cost.
The cost of a patent can vary widely depending on, not only the complexity of the invention, but also the intended market. The most expensive patents are international patents, which can run up to $100,000 or higher.Domestically the costs can be $10,000 or above.atent applications involve lots of text and drawings, even for simpler inventions. The first step in the patent application process is to file a non provisional patent application, which involves paying attorney fees in the range of $5000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the intricacies of the invention.