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Although it may not seem like an R&E expense, the cost of obtaining a patent is also currently deductible under Section 174. This includes both attorney fees and patent filing fees. This is one of the largest expenses many independent inventors have.
Typical costs: 1  Before applying for a patent, you need to search to see if your invention is already patented. You can do that for free through the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ; The University of Texas provides a free online tutorial for using this search site.