The additional cost is for added telephone charges. Essentially, this is a Knock-Out investigation plus a brief profile of registrant, date of first use, avenues of trade and obtaining literature. This information is NOT verified by a second or third source. This is the same as above on additional costs are for telephone and database charges. If the product bearing mark in question was discontinued, we find out when and why the product discontinued and if there any remaining inventory.
All information is verified by at least two or three sources.
The additional cost is for the added telephone and database charges. This would include on-site investigations and investigation of multiple references to prove dilution of a particular mark. The client will be provided with a status report and an estimate of fees, disbursements and completion date. To date, we have successfully negotiated over 5,000 trademark agreements while saving our clients hundreds of thousands of dollars. The client provides us with a budget for the acquisition of rights and we negotiate within these parameters.