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Unfinished Seed, IP Business |
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To: |
"Commando Dave" <bulzidave@yahoo.com> |
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"Rondeau, Jr., George"
<georgerondeau@dwt.com> |
Hi
Dave:
Sorry
for the delay in responding, I got extremely busy during the last
two weeks.
I am
still not convinced it is a good idea for me to be involved.
Generally,
attorneys are advised to avoid even any potential appearance
of conflict of interest, and in view of my past
experience at the Seed
&
Berry firm, it would not be a good idea for me to take on your
representation so I must decline. I just do not feel I should
represent you under the circumstances that exist, even
if you do not feel a
problem is presented. There are plenty of other good patent
attorneys
in
In
reviewing your
apparent. Your
email states "However it's that history which convinces
me you are in the best position to expediently
facilitate a deal, with
a percentage going to your firm." Unfortunately, I simply do not work on
matters for a percentage of the recovery for a
variety of reasons. The
bottom line is that paying for our services out of
what we can recovery
is not acceptable.
All
things considered, I must give you the final answer that I decline
your representation. I do, however, strongly suggest you seek
independent counsel from another
patent attorney in
one
at a smaller firm. This would give you
legal representation completely
independent of any prior connection
with the Seed & Berry firm by an
attorney with a lower billing rate or perhaps one
willing to work based
on a percentage of the recovery. It really would be best for you to
seek out such an attorney and to also get his/her
opinion evaluating
your situation as to the likelihood of success,
the potential damage
recovery, and practical factors like the best
strategy to use in your
situation and the cost of infringement litigation
should such be
necessary.
I
am flattered that you feel I can best serve your needs, but I really
must politely decline and at the same time wish
you the best of luck.
Sincerely,
George
Rondeau