A focused initial discussion helps identify the legal issues, relevant deadlines, and possible scope of work. You do not need to know which IP category applies before contacting Lowry Blixseth APC. Start with a short description of your objective and the decisions you need to make.
What should I provide when first contacting the firm?
Provide your name, company, contact details, a general description of the matter, the names of involved parties, and any urgent dates. Ask how the firm would like to receive sensitive documents. Avoid including detailed trade secrets in an initial general inquiry before discussing the appropriate process. Contacting the firm does not by itself establish representation; see the website disclaimer.
What documents are useful for my matter?
For an invention, organize a technical summary, creator information, known related products, and a timeline of demonstrations, publications, offers, or filings. For a brand, identify the proposed name or logo, goods and services, markets, launch plans, and any search results.
For creative work, gather the work, contributor agreements, publication history, licenses, and registration records. For confidential information, identify its business role and the measures used to protect it. You can use the business IP checklist to build an asset list.
What if I received a demand or official notice?
Keep the complete notice, attachments, envelope or service information, and related communications. Note stated deadlines and promptly contact an attorney, especially for court papers. Bring relevant agreements and registration or application numbers. The firm must assess the actual document; a general website guide does not determine your deadline or response.
Which questions should I ask?
Ask what work is proposed, what information remains needed, who will handle the matter, and which decisions you must make. Discuss attorney fees, government fees, outside costs, and whether later responses, disputes, or maintenance work are included. Ask what you should expect next and how deadlines and communications will be handled.
How should I organize the materials?
Prepare a brief timeline and a document list. Keep original files and correspondence intact, and identify uncertainties rather than guessing at dates or ownership. Explain your commercial priorities, planned launch, and budget constraints. See our IP services overview and legal and technical expertise for more about the practice.
Contact Lowry Blixseth APC
Contact the firm in Agoura Hills or call 818.584.6460 to discuss your IP question, objectives, and any deadlines.