New USPTO rule: from July 20, 2026, foreign founders need a U.S.-registered practitioner to file.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.
Start free — sign up and complete a formal Invention Disclosure at no cost. Upgrade to file your U.S. provisional patent when you’re ready.
Start Free
$0
free
No credit card required.
1 Formal Invention Disclosure document
Idea Clerk Assistant for startup IP guidance
Secure, encrypted storage for your disclosure
Export for investor review & recordkeeping
Upgrade anytime to file your provisional patent
No credit card. Complete a formal Invention Disclosure for free, then upgrade to Idea Clerk Annual when you’re ready to file.
Idea Clerk · Annual
$199
/ year
Billed annually. Cancel anytime before renewal.
Everything in Free, plus 3 disclosures
1 provisional patent application included
Idea Clerk Assistant for startup IP guidance
Export for investor review & recordkeeping
Secure, encrypted storage for every disclosure
Additional patents and attorney review & managed filing are available as add-ons (required for foreign-domiciled founders). USPTO government fees are billed separately.
Add-ons
Scale up only when you need to
Start with the annual plan and add capacity, expertise, or managed filing the moment your patent strategy calls for it.
Additional patents
Protecting more than one invention? Add provisional applications individually, priced per patent.
From $149 / patent
Attorney review & managed filing
A licensed U.S. patent attorney reviews your disclosure and manages the filing end to end with the USPTO.
Quoted per application
International founder filing
Foreign-domiciled founders must file through a U.S. attorney. We coordinate everything required to stay compliant.
Every plan includes
Bank-grade security
Disclosures are encrypted at rest and in transit, with strict access controls.
USPTO-aligned output
Documents are structured to support a real provisional patent application.
No hidden fees
One transparent annual price. Add-ons and USPTO fees are always shown upfront.
Pricing FAQ
Questions about pricing
What does the $199 annual plan cover?
It includes 3 formal Invention Disclosure documents, one provisional patent application, the Idea Clerk Assistant, and secure export for investors — everything needed to reach U.S. patent pending.
Are USPTO government fees included?
No. USPTO filing fees are set by the government and billed separately. We always show them clearly before you file so there are no surprises.
Do I need an attorney to use Idea Clerk?
U.S.-based founders can prepare and file a provisional application themselves. Foreign-domiciled founders are required to file through a U.S. attorney, available as a managed add-on.
What if I have more than one invention?
You can add additional patent applications as add-ons, priced per patent, so you only pay for the protection you actually need.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
You can cancel anytime before your annual renewal. Reach out to support and we’ll walk you through your options.
Ready to protect your idea?
Get to U.S. patent pending with one transparent annual plan — and the option to bring in an attorney whenever you’re ready.
Get Started