Fee Arrangements: Flat Rate Fees and Hourly Rate Fees

I try to provide a flat-rate charge for as many services as possible. This helps clients budget and decide where to spend their money. Services that I provide for a flat rate fee include:

• Patent searches and opinions
• Drafting and filing patent applications
• Preparing and filing trademark applications
• Preparing and filing copyright applications
• Many common trademark filings, such as responses to non-substantive rejections, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, and Renewals
• Drafting (or responding to) cease and desist letters
• Documents to assign ownership for patents and trademarks

Even when offering a flat-rate charge is not possible, I will still advise the client beforehand of an anticipated cost range so that they can decide how to proceed. I will also provide my assessment of different options and anticipated costs to help the client make the best decision to meet their needs.

If you would like to discuss fees for a specific matter, contact me and I will be happy to provide a quote.

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