FAQs (Working with James Yang)
Answers to common questions about working with James Yang, patent attorney.
Do you offer a free initial consultation?
Yes! You can schedule it by calling me at (949) 433-0900 or by using my online scheduler.
What do you cover during the initial consultation?
I cover 7 core patent concepts during my initial consultation and how they apply to your situation. They are used to spot the common problems, if any, that most inventors encounter and provide the basic knowledge you need to know to make a good decision.
The purpose is to lay out a plan of action on how to launch your product or business without others stealing your idea.
I will briefly review documents but do not do an in-depth review. Also, the initial consultation is not a brainstorming session.
Do you offer a fixed fee for your services?
Yes, I offer a fixed fee for certain services. For example, I can offer a fixed fee or price for patent applications, responses to office actions, etc.
Other fees are based on the time that I spend on your matter. For example, telephone conferences are charged at an hourly rate.
Do you take on clients on a contingency basis?
Unfortunately, no. You will have to look elsewhere. Also, I do not know of any patent attorney who is willing to do patent prosecution work on a contingency basis.
I do know a few law firms that do take on patent litigation on a contingency fee basis. Please contact me to discuss.
Do you keep my information confidential?
Yes, under California Business and Professions code 6068(e)(1), it is the duty of an attorney to do the following:
To maintain inviolate the confidence, and at every peril to himself or herself to preserve the secrets, of his or her client.
At the time of the initial consultation, you are my prospective client and the duty of confidentiality is imposed on me and also our conversation is protected by the attorney-client privilege.
Do you handle only patent matters?
I handle all matters related to intellectual property. These include:
- Patents (Utility and Design)
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Trade secrets
What areas of technology do you handle?
My personal technical background is in mechanical devices but my experience covers other areas (e.g., software, applications, medical, etc.).