Engagement Letter*
1. THE PARTIES / EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement is made between Gao IP Agency Ltd. ("Attorney") and You ("Client") and is effective as of the latest date of signing by Client.
2. LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED, RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTORNEY AND CLIENT. The Services to be provided by Attorney to Client are the consultation time of up to thirty (30) minutes regarding the preparation and filing of Client's trademark application before the USPTO and tracking Client’s trademark application once filed (“Legal Services”). All additional services are at an additional charge. Attorney will perform the Legal Services called for under this Agreement, keep Client informed of progress and developments, and respond promptly to Client's inquiries and communications. Client will cooperate with Attorney, be available as requested, provide necessary declarations, promptly pay all fees and costs, and keep Attorney informed of client's current information such as street address, telephone number(s), and e-mail address at all times. Client understands that there is no guarantee that the application will result in registration of the Client’s trademark.
3. FEE. The Flat Fee for the Legal Services agreed to by the Attorney and Client is $1100 CAD (the “Flat Fee”), which includes consultation time of up to thirty (30) minutes, preparing and filing the Client's United States trademark application, and the government fee for a trademark application having ONE class of goods or services. The Legal Services are completed and the Flat Fee is earned when Attorney completes filing the trademark application and provides the client with the filing receipt. Client may be entitled to partial refund if the Client terminates this agreement prior to the completion of the Legal Services by the Attorney.
4. WORK PRODUCT: The writings, notes, memoranda, reports of conversations, research and confidential materials which we prepare will be maintained in strict confidence and under the provisions of the attorney-client privilege.
5. TERMINATION: As is common in any professional relationship, You have the right to terminate our engagement at any time upon reasonable notice to us, and we likewise have the right to terminate this agreement. In the event that our representation is terminated, You agree to pay all bills thereafter rendered covering expenses incurred prior to the termination.
6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT / SEVERABILITY. This Agreement represents the whole agreement between the Parties. No other agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement is be binding on the Parties. If any section of this Agreement is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, in whole or in part, to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that section and of the entire Agreement will be severable and remain in effect.
7. FORM OF SIGNATURES. This agreement may be executed by the parties in electronic counterparts.
Lei Gao
Gao IP Agency Ltd.