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File #: 24-817    Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/12/2024 In control: Broken Arrow City Council
On agenda: 6/17/2024 Final action:
Title: Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and Hovey Williams, LLP, Attorneys and Counselors at Law for providing counsel and legal advice regarding Patent law
Attachments: 1. FY2025 PSA Hovey Williams - Cheryl Burbach - Trademark (signed)
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Broken Arrow City Council

Meeting of: 06-17-2024

 

Title:

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Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and Hovey Williams, LLP, Attorneys and Counselors at Law for providing counsel and legal advice regarding Patent law

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Background:

The City of Broken Arrow has previously contracted with Hovey Williams, LLP, to provide counsel and legal advice regarding Patent law.

The attached Professional Services Agreement memorializes retention of the firm, costs and the hourly rates to be charged.  The firm charges the following rates:

                     Cheryl Burbach:                                          $ 520.00 per hour maximum

                     Associates:                                                               $ 230.00 per hour maximum

                     Paralegals:                                                               $ 170.00 per hour maximum

                     

Routine costs such as copying and postage are addressed in the Agreement. Costs and fees for this matter are capped at $25,000.00 and it will expire June 30, 2025. 

 

Cost:                                                                Not to Exceed $25,000.00

Funding Source:                     General Fund

Requested By:                      Trevor Dennis, City Attorney

Approved By:                      City Manager’s Office

Attachments:                                          Professional Services Agreement

Recommendation:

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Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Hovey Williams, LLP, and authorize its execution.

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