For example, assume that after a qualifying event occurs on December 1, 2009, the employer looks backward to determine how much FMLA leave, if any, the employee took from December 1, 2008, to December 1, 2009, and subtracts that time from the available 12-week entitlement.
The PCT application process must be carried out by a patent agent or attorney designated by the PAD of SIPO. (See the All-China Patent Agents Association website for more information about finding a SIPO-authorised patent agent). The cost for filing patent application in a single country is roughly $6,450 (US dollars).B. Filing Patent Application in China by International Inventors This process has to be carried out by an authorised patent agent or attorney designated by the PDA of SIPO.See the All-China Patent Agents Association website for more information about finding a SIPO-authorised patent agent). The cost for filing patent application in a single country is roughly $6,450 (US dollars).
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.Filing for patents can be an expensive time consuming process so small companies should be highly selective about what patents they file for. In the case of a biotech company, for example, they can easily spend between $10,000 and $20,000 filing for patents.he 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. The amount you spend on a patent application will also depend on the market opportunities.