Terms & Conditions

McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group provides the following professional legal and administrative services:

• Trademark Registration: Preparation and filing of trademark applications with the USPTO and relevant state registries, including clearance research, application drafting, prosecution, and Office Action responses.
• Patent Filing: Preparation and filing of provisional and non-provisional patent applications with the USPTO, including prior art searches, claims drafting, and prosecution support.
• Copyright Registration: Preparation and submission of copyright registration applications with the U.S. Copyright Office for literary, artistic, musical, and other creative works.
• WIPO Filing: Preparation and submission of international trademark and patent applications through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Madrid Protocol and PCT systems.
• Tax Filing Services: Assistance with federal and state tax return preparation, EIN applications, tax compliance, and related filing services.
• Business Registration Services: Formation assistance for LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities, including registered agent services and state filings.

By engaging our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and truthful information necessary for your matter
• Promptly respond to our requests for information, documentation, or approvals
• Notify us immediately of any changes to your contact information or matter details
• Pay all applicable fees in accordance with the engagement agreement
• Review all documents prepared on your behalf before submission and notify us of any discrepancies
• Maintain backup copies of all documents provided to and received from us

3.1 Professional Fees

Our professional fees are set forth in your individual engagement agreement or service quote. Fees are charged for legal services rendered and do not include government filing fees, translation fees, official examination fees, or other third-party costs unless expressly stated.

3.2 Government Filing Fees

All government agency filing fees (USPTO, U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO, IRS, state agencies, etc.) are separate from McAllen IP's professional fees and will be itemized in your invoice. These fees are set by the applicable government authority and are subject to change without notice.

3.3 Payment Terms

• Payment is due as specified in your engagement agreement
• We accept payment by credit/debit card, ACH transfer, and other methods as specified
• Overdue balances may accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month
• We reserve the right to suspend services on accounts with outstanding balances

3.4 Refund Policy

Professional fees paid for work already performed are generally non-refundable. Government filing fees paid and submitted to a government agency are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the filing. Refunds for fees not yet applied to work performed will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group makes no representation or guarantee that any trademark, patent, copyright, WIPO application, tax filing, or business registration submitted on your behalf will be approved, granted, or registered by the relevant government authority. Outcomes depend on applicable law, the examining authority's determinations, and facts specific to each matter. We will diligently represent your interests but cannot guarantee results.

Engagement of McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group's services pursuant to a signed engagement letter creates an attorney-client relationship to the extent permitted by applicable law and professional rules. These Terms do not create an attorney-client relationship based solely on website access or general inquiries. Communications prior to a signed engagement agreement should not contain confidential information.

We conduct conflict-of-interest checks prior to accepting new engagements. If a conflict arises during representation, we will promptly notify you and, where required, take appropriate action including withdrawal from the representation in accordance with applicable professional rules.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to our services shall not exceed the total professional fees paid by you to us for the specific matter giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Intellectual property matters are subject to strict statutory deadlines, response deadlines, and maintenance requirements. You are responsible for notifying us of all relevant dates and ensuring timely communication. McAllen IP will use reasonable efforts to monitor and inform you of deadlines related to active matters we are managing. We are not responsible for missed deadlines arising from your failure to provide timely instructions, accurate information, or required fees.

9.1 By Client

You may terminate our engagement at any time by written notice. You will remain responsible for all fees incurred through the date of termination, including any government fees already submitted. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of fees for work already performed.

9.2 By McAllen IP

We reserve the right to withdraw from representation at any time for cause, including but not limited to non-payment of fees, failure to cooperate, conflict of interest, or other circumstances requiring withdrawal under applicable professional rules. We will provide reasonable notice and take steps to minimize prejudice to your interests.

All work product, strategies, templates, and documents created by McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group in connection with your engagement are prepared for your exclusive use in the context of that engagement. You retain ownership of the underlying subject matter of your intellectual property. We retain ownership of our proprietary processes, forms, and legal frameworks.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms or our services shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), with proceedings conducted in Hidalgo County, Texas.

These Terms, together with your signed engagement agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior communications, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and all remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on our website and provided to active clients. Your continued engagement of our services following notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

• McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group
• Legal Department
• Email: info@mcalleniplawgroup.com
• Website: www.mcalleniplaw.com