Initial Consultation:
To learn more about your legal situation and determine whether we're a good fit, we offer two discounted initial consultation options. The initial consult is to learn about your legal issue, provide general guidance and determine whether we are a good fit. We do not provide legal advice until you become a client:
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20 minute Phone Consultation - $100
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Zoom or in-person Consultation - $300 for up to 1 hour.
Business Assessment:
Up to 1 hour of intellectual property and business advising for $300. We'll ask you to sign a limited engagement agreement and we'll offer legal advice. Our goal is to identify your biggest business risks and create a legal plan to help you reduce or eliminate those risks.
Outside General Counsel Plans:
A dedicated outside general counsel that knows the ins and outs of your business for a flat monthly fee. No hourly rate, no surprise bills, and no obligation (you can cancel any time).
We'll manage your business's legal needs during every stage of its startup, growth and exit, so you can focus on running your business efficiently and effectively.
PATENTS
Patent "Knockout" Search
In-house searching for relevant patent publications to help inform whether filing a patent application is advisable
Starting at $1500*
*More extensive searching is available upon request
Patentability Analysis & Opinion Letter
Analysis of professional patent search results and a written opinion letter regarding the patentability of a searched-for invention
Starting at $2,500*
* Depends on length and complexity of patent search results.
Provisional Patent Application
Fees vary depending on the complexity of each invention; schedule an initial consultation for a quote.
Starting at $5,000**
**Does not include government filing fees
Non-Provisional Patent Application
Fees vary depending on the complexity of each invention; schedule an initial consultation for a quote.
Starting at $7,500**
**Does not include government filing fees
Design Patent Application
Fees vary depending on the complexity of each invention; schedule an initial consultation for a quote.
Starting at $2,000**
**Does not include government filing fees
TRADEMARKS
Trademark "Knockout" Search
Up to 2 hours of searching for confusingly similar trademarks, to help inform whether filing a federal trademark application is advisable.
$750
Federal Trademark Application - Basic Package
Preparation and filing of a federal trademark application for one mark or design with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, to preserve your rights in your company's name, logos, and branding. Includes a trademark "knock out" search on the USPTO database.
$1200*
*Does not include government filing fees, which run $225-275 per class of goods or services. Also does not include a professional trademark search.
Federal Trademark Application - Best Practices Package
Preparation and filing of a trademark application for one mark or design with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office; also includes a (1) professional trademark search and (2) trademark opinion letter based on the search
$2,500*
*Does not include government filing fees, which run $225-275 per class of goods or services, or professional search firm fees which run from $700-$800 per mark.
COPYRIGHTS
Federal Copyright Registration
Registration of a single copyrightable work (e.g., a song, literary work, sculpture, illustration, etc.) with the U.S. Copyright Office
$500*
*Does not include government filing fees, which typically run $45-$95 per copyrightable work.
IP CONTRACTS
IP Contribution & Assignment Agreement
Drafting of a custom intellectual property contribution and assignment agreement, defining the rights and obligations that the that contributor/assignor grants to the recipient
Starting at $750*
* Depends on complexity of the transaction.
IP Licensing Agreement
Drafting of a custom intellectual property licensing agreement, defining the rights and obligations between the licensor (the person who owns the IP) and the licensee (the person licensing the IP)
Starting at $750*
* Depends on complexity of the transaction.
Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Agreement
Drafting of a custom non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement, in which an employee promises not to disclose specific information (such as regarding patents and trade secrets) to outside parties
Starting at $500*
* Depends on complexity of the transaction.
BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Operating Agreement
Drafting of a custom operating agreement for your business, including essential terms about ownership and management of the company, how profits and losses are allocated, how to sell your ownership interest, and more
Starting at $1,000*
* Depends on complexity of venture and number of members.
Independent Contractor Agreement
Drafting of a custom independent contractor agreement, including important terms such as the rights and obligations of the contracting parties, scope of work, allocation of intellectual property rights, and more
Starting at $500*
* Depends on complexity of transaction.
Consulting Agreement
Drafting of a custom consulting agreement, defining rights and obligations of a consultant and a business or individual retaining the consultant's services (regarding intellectual property and more)
Starting at $750*
* Depends on complexity of transaction.
Non-Solicitation Agreement
Drafting of a custom non-solicitation agreement, stating that an employee agrees not to solicit an employer's clients or customers for the employee's own benefit (or for the benefit of a competitor), after leaving the company
Starting at $375*
* Depends on complexity of transaction.
Non-Competition Agreement
Drafting of a custom non-competition agreement, in which an employee agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against their employer
Starting at $375*
* Depends on complexity of transaction.
Employment Agreement for Non-Management Employees
Drafting of a custom employment agreement for non-management employees, setting forth the rights and responsibilities of the employer and non-management employee (regarding intellectual property and more)
Starting at $750*
* Depends on complexity of transaction.
Employment Agreement for Management Employees
Drafting of a custom employment agreement for management employees, setting forth the rights and responsibilities of the employer and management employee (regarding intellectual property and more)
Starting at $1,125*
* Depends on complexity of employment relationship
Employee Handbook
Drafting of a custom employee handbook, setting forth the rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee, and various policies of the employer (regarding intellectual property and more)
Starting at $2,000*
* Depends upon the number and complexity of employer personnel policies.
