For the Hourly Billing option, the time required to handle each matter varies based on a number of factors. Although Trenner Law may provide estimates of overall project cost, you will be responsible for the actual hourly charges incurred regardless of whether these are more or less than the estimated cost.
All billing for Fixed Fee Projects accrues in full on the date Trenner Law sends you a first draft in the case of patent applications/agreements/opinions, and on the date of filing in the case of trademark and copyright applications. Quotes for Fixed Fee Projects may be increased if you request additional work on a project after a Fixed Fee Project has been quoted (such as by providing additional disclosure or other information after a quote has been submitted).
Quotes only include attorney fees and do not include any other disbursements and expenses incurred on behalf of Client unless specified as being part of the Flat Fee or Hourly Rate Quote. Disbursements and expenses incurred on behalf of Client will be charged in addition to attorney fees specified in the Flat Fee or Hourly Rate Quote. Charges such as filing fees (e.g., for the U.S. Copyright, Patent and Trademark office, foreign government offices, etc.), express mail charges, courier charges, and other disbursements will be billed at the costs incurred. Typically, first class postage, in-house copy charges, in-house long distance charges, and in-house fax charges will not be billed unless Trenner Law deems these charges to be excessive for a particular project.
You may request Trenner Law discontinue work on any matter by delivering written instructions to Trenner Law to that effect. If you request Trenner Law to discontinue work on any matter after work has begun, any work completed before Trenner Law receives written instructions to discontinue such work will be billed to you on an hourly basis up to the time Trenner Law receives your written instructions to discontinue work, even if the work was designated as a Fixed Fee Project.
Trenner Law will generally invoice Client on a monthly basis for accrued attorney fees and costs incurred during the previous month. These invoices will show the amounts deducted from the retainer and any replenishment retainer that may be required. If a replenishment retainer, or additional payment is required, such payment will be due upon receipt of the invoice.
Trenner Law requires that invoices be paid in full and the retainer include sufficient funds to cover any attorney fees and costs associated with any copyright, patent or trademark filing before Trenner Law will effect such filing with the appropriate government office (e.g., the U.S. Copyright, Patent, or Trademark Office).
