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Originally Posted by imaginax
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it depends how much of the legwork your friend can do himself. the patent process is specifically designed so that one could possibly see the entire process through by one's self even if one is not a lawyer. a lot of inventors will use a hybrid and start it off prior to handing it off to an experienced ip attorney. the costs depend on the above factor, the number of claims for the invention, and any office actions during the process. estimating the cost is difficult without more info but easily 5 figures.