The client retains the law firm of Dawsey Co., LPA, (Attorney), for representation pertaining to the performance of TheTrademarkFirm.com’s Comprehensive Trademark Search consisting of a search of U.S. federal, state, common law, and domain name databases, with respect to one word mark for the fee of $775 (FEE), due upon signing this Agreement. Upon receipt of a favorable search report, Attorney agrees to prepare and file a federal trademark application in a single International Class upon receipt of $250 to cover the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) filing fee for a single class. At Client’s request, Attorney will file the application in additional classes for a fee of $99 per class plus the USPTO filing fee of $250 per class. This Agreement includes the preparation and filing of a statement of use for intent to use applications, upon receipt of $100 per class to cover the USPTO filing fees + $99 professional fee for second and each subsequent classes. In light of our guaranteed 4 day turn around, all sales are final because work on your project begins immediately.
The FEE includes responding to non-substantive office actions, but does not include responses to substantive office actions. Upon receipt of a substantive office action, Attorney will contact client and provide a quote to respond to the substantive office action. Client understands that there are no guarantees regarding the success of Attorney’s efforts with respect to registering a mark with the USPTO, and Client authorizes Attorney to employ counsel, agents or experts on its behalf.
The Client understands that if an application matures into a registered trademark that Affidavits of Continued Use must be filed between the fifth and sixth year after the date of registration, and the registration must be renewed every ten years. To the best of its ability, the Attorney will endeavor to remind the Client once of such maintenance requirements. All communication from Attorney to Client will be via email and it is the responsibility of the Client to keep the Attorney informed of any changes to the Client’s email address.
The Client understands that any additional work requested by Client, such as Appeals, research, and renewals shall be billed at the hourly rate of $195 for time actually devoted to the service of Client, together with reimbursement for all expenses pertaining thereto. Any dispute arises from the Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Ohio and shall take place in Columbus, Ohio.
If you have any questions concerning this Fee Agreement, please call 1-614-288-6280 ext. 10.
