2017 Report of the Economic Survey

AIPLA Report of the Economic Survey 2017

AVERAGE HOURLY BILLING RATE (P. I-27, Q30) PRIVATE FIRM, PARTNER By Years of IP Experience

5-6

7-9

10-14

15-24

25-34

Years IP Experience

35 or More

Total All

$200

$300

$400

$500

$600

$700

$800

1st Quartile/3rd Quartile Median Mean

DOLLAR AMOUNT BILLED FOR LEGAL SERVICES PERFORMED IN 2016 (P. I-29, Q27) PRIVATE FIRM, PARTNER By Years of IP Experience

5-6

7-9

10-14

15-24

25-34

Years IP Experience

35 or More

Total All

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

1st Quartile/3rd Quartile Median Mean

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