Patent Depository Services and Fees
ATCC comprehensive patent services includes:
- Pre-deposit assistance with forms and shipping
- Assignment of inbound tracking numbers for quicker receipt of material
- Notification of receipt
- Certificate of Deposit and a minimum of 30 years of storage
- One Viability test
- Release of deposited material for distribution according to deposit rules
- Monthly informing report to depositors of distribution of released materials
- Regulatory compliance review for permits and distribution
The patent deposit service fee is $2,500.00 USD for each deposit.
ATCC additional patent services and fees Includes:
- Summary of deposits upon request. A summary of deposits will include ATCC number, designation and deposit date, the fees are as follows:
- A $100.00 service fee for report of 25 deposits or less
- For summary requests of more than 25 deposits, please contact ATCC patent depository for a quote
- Return of deposited material to depositor for shipping and handling fee only
- Additional copies of viability and deposit certificates are available upon request, the fees are as follows:
- A $75.00 service fee for two non-certified copies - A $100.00 service fee for two certified copies
- Destruction of deposited materials, the fee is as follows:
Additional patent deposit services are subject to additional fees. Please contact our Patent Depository if you have any questions.