This Web site is provided by JAS IP Consulting (and the Law Office of Jonathan Small) in order to provide some initial assistance in understanding the complex and changing area of intellectual property law. The goal is that users of this site begin to become familiar with the issues and challenges that may affect protection of their intellectual property rights. However, nothing on this site should be considered legal advice provided by JAS IP Consulting (or the Law office of Jonathan Small), nor in any way be considered a substitute for obtaining the advice of a qualified and experienced attorney.
Our providing the information on the pages of this site do not constitute establishment of an attorney-client relationship with you. Furthermore, the use of the email form at this site for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.
While we have attempted to provide information relevant to clients located in California, please be aware that many intellectual property laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction (that is, from state to state and from country to country). So, some of the information at this site (and the sites we link to here) may not be applicable to your jurisdiction.
Also, laws and regulations change. Some more frequently than others. And while we attempt to keep this site up to date, be aware that information contained in this site (and the sites we link to here) may not represent the most current state of the law.
One last item to note. While we attempt to check the quality, content, and timeliness of the information at the sites we link to, we have no control over the content of third party web sites. Their content may change (or not change when it should). But with those disclaimers in mind, we believe the content provided here will be useful as you consider hiring an intellectual property law firm and planning IP protection strategies.
So please use the information contained in this site, and in the pages we link to, as a place to begin your inquiry regarding your rights. And most important, seek qualified representation to ensure that your rights are perfected, protected, and properly enforced. Most state bar associations, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, have referral programs which can provide the names of registered patent attorneys and others specializing in intellectual property law who may be able to assist you (you can always call us or send us an email for more information on such referrals or to find out more about our services).
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