Wysebridge students pass at 81% vs the 47% national average.Start your free trial →

Cost Breakdown

Patent bar exam fees

Everything you'll pay to become a registered patent agent or attorney — USPTO fees, Prometric fees, prep costs, and the full registration timeline.

Official USPTO & Prometric fees

USPTO Application Fee
Paid to USPTO when submitting your OED eligibility application
$118
USPTO Examination Fee
Paid to USPTO as part of the registration examination fee
$226
Prometric Administration Fee
Paid directly to Prometric when you schedule your testing appointment
$221
Total before passing
Total required to sit for the exam
$565
USPTO Registration Fee (after passing)
Paid to USPTO only after you pass — to receive your registration number
$200

Fees are approximate and subject to change. Verify current fees at the USPTO and Prometric websites before applying.

Other costs to budget for

Wysebridge PRO (patent bar prep)
Includes all practice questions, simulations, flashcards, and study tools
$189/mo or $594 one-time
MPEP (electronic)
Available free on the USPTO website and during the exam
Free
Re-examination fee (if needed)
Prometric administration fee applies again for each additional attempt
$221
Travel and testing center costs
Prometric centers available nationwide
Varies

The registration timeline

1
Submit OED application
Apply through the USPTO's online portal with your transcripts and credentials. Processing time: typically 4–8 weeks.
2
Receive eligibility authorization
Once approved, you receive notice from OED authorizing you to schedule the exam. You have 12 months to sit.
3
Pay Prometric and schedule
Log in to Prometric's website to pay the $221 administration fee and select your testing date and location. Schedule at least 1–2 weeks in advance.
4
Take the exam
Sit for the 100-question, 6-hour computer-based exam at your Prometric testing center.
5
Receive results and pay registration fee
Unofficial results are available immediately after the exam. If you pass, pay the $200 registration fee to the USPTO to receive your registration number.

Pass on your first attempt — make every fee count.

The $221 Prometric fee is non-refundable. Wysebridge students pass at 81% on the first try.

Start free trialView pricing