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Tracy P. Jong
Law Offices of Tracy P. Jong
2775 Buffalo Road
Suite 3
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 247-9170 | Fax: (585) 247-9171
http://www.rochesterpatents.com
Professional Wills and Trusts in Western New York
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with clients who need representation for standard wills and trusts.
Sub-Categories
Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Nolo Document Review
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Power of Attorney
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Legal Topic
Intellectual Property
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to take on patent prosecution, trademark registration, service mark registration, domain name marks, copyright registration, utility patent applications, provisional patent applications, PCT patent applications, design patent applications, international patent applications, intellectual property licensing, confidentiality agreements, co-inventor agreements, manufacturer agreements, and employment agreements.
For a printable brochure on our in-house technical experience, click this link:
http://www.rochesterpatents.com/brochures/20070907%20Technical%20Competencies.pdf
Sub-Categories
Intellectual Property
- Copyrights
- International Intellectual Property
- Technology Licensing
- Trade Dress
- Trademarks
- Trade Secrets
- Biotech & Medical
- Business Process
- Electronics & Computer
- Mechanical
- Patent Design
- Technology & Engineering
Bar Admissions
NY, Feb 1994
Bar Number: 2604395
Specialty Certifications
United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Other Court Admissions
New York, United States District Court, Western District of New York.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association, Greater Rochester Area Women's Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I teach continuing legal education seminars on patent and intellectual property Law; I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Contract Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property and other areas of law relevant to my practice; I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Papers and Publications
I authored 4 courses for professional engineers on topics related to intellectual property: How to prepare patent drawings; copyright of engineering plans and architectural drawings; protecting intellectual property for R&D managers; and protecting designs under patent, trademark and copyright law.
Example Cases
I have written, consulted and prosecuted patents in many areas:
Golf devices, construction equipment, sinks, tools, consumer products, safety products, toys and games, nutraceuticals compositions and methods, product designs, manufacturing processes, computer products and methods, medical and dental devices, and infant-child products.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
City:
Huntington
State:
NY
Year:
1993
Honors:
Cum laude; Law Review Editor, several American Jurisprudence Awards, Law School Service Award.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant; law student clerkship at firm in Paris, France.
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Buffalo
City:
Buffalo
State:
NY
Year:
1990
Honors:
Cum laude, 2 Highest Academic Honors Awards.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, internship at New York Attorney General's Office and Erie County Pretrial Services.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York, USPTO.
Firm Focus and History
My firm was established in 1996. I moved to my current office location in 2006.
My firm is an intellectual property law firm serving clients all across the United States. We provide service to start-ups, small companies, scientists, doctors, independent inventors and entrepreneurial individuals.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked for three law firms prior to my political appointment and solo practice. I have also done (and continue to do) "ghost writing" and consulting for other law firms.
For more detail on my work history, and practice focus, refer to http://www.rochesterpatents.com/biography.htm
Activities and Awards
Chairperson of Monroe County Bar Association Intellectual Property Committee (2006-2008)
Chairperson on several Surrogate Court Decision Making Panels (2001-2005)
High School Mock Trial Team Advisor (1998-2006)
Volunteer Legal Services Pro Bono work (2006-2007)
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more educated the client, the better the attorney-client relationship. Clients who understand the choices they have can make truly informed decisions. They can provide key information about their transaction or invention to assist in crafting well written legal documents. Our goal is to educate clients along the way, explaining options and things to consider when making decisions. For years, we have made our firm library (which includes Nolo books) available to clients to do some "self-education" on issues. We have also devoted significant efforts to providing useful information on our website and regularly offering courses in these specialized legal areas.
For example, click here to educate yourself on Trademark issues.
For information on protecting technology via company policy and provisional patent applications, click here.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
This is a regular part of our practice. We point out additional provisions they may consider adding or the unintended consequences of some provisions that have been included in a given document. We also try to educate clients on the role of state law and how practice/laws vary between jurisdictions. We try to explain terminology, especially when they have "cut and paste" from a variety of sources.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
This is a regular part of our practice. For clients who have the time to spend educating themselves, this is often a great way to contain their budget for legal services.
However, when it comes to patents, consider the advice on this page:
http://www.rochesterpatents.com/patent.htm#Can%20I%20file%20my%20own%20application
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I like the energy and excitement of working with inventors and entrepreneurs. My job is rarely boring. I am introduced to new ideas and technology, not to mention new personalities, on a daily basis. I get to work with people and be intellectually challenged. What could be better?
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I was a general practitioner and litigation associate prior to specializing in intellectual property law. This allows me to offer a few extra services to clients that meet their needs in the early stages. Inventors appreciate that we can form a new business or draft agreements to exploit their intellectual property without having to go to another law firm. Having worked with small businesses, I have a better feel for the challenges, budgets and objectives of business owners and can provide appropriate guidance.
On the technical side, I was formerly an appointed government official responsible for a municipal electric company, a sewer plant and municipal construction projects. I was also a certified building code inspector. My science background is in chemistry, so working with engineers and overseeing technical projects has given me a broad background that enables me to understand new and different technologies of my clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Many years of my career were spent working with people who were suing or being sued. Intellectual property is quite different. Clients have something positive happening. They enjoy working with their lawyer, learning about the law and how it can benefit them. I get to spend much of my time teaching and guiding the decision making process in a positive environment.
What do you like best about your career?
My job is somewhat of a dream weaver. I get to help people take that first step toward fulfilling a dream or creating a nest egg for financial independence. Although all attorneys occasionally help clients that have legal trouble, I prefer to focus my talent on helping happy, creative, and energetic inventors and entrepreneurs in a focused approach to controlling legal costs with preventative, cost-effective protection. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I get to be a part of a team, learn about new businesses and technologies and be in the front row watching the journey of hard work and success.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I do have a team of paraprofessionals (patent agents, scientists/engineers, patent drawing engineers, and paralegals) who assist on cases when necessary. My staff is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs and tries to assist in returning calls or helping clients when I am in meetings. My staff members have a wealth of knowledge and are sensitive to the needs of my clients, especially in terms of confidentiality.
What are your strengths and style?
My style is to be more like the person next door than a traditional, formal attorney approach. We pull up our sleeves and "get dirty" with our clients. I find that when my clients are relaxed about talking with me as an attorney, the flow of information is greater. This allows me to get a better feel for the needs and goals of the client, and craft solutions that meet those needs. The result can be a greater breadth of protection for a client's idea.
I make an effort to understand my clients' business objectives and present options and alternatives for protecting the clients' ideas and business assets. I don't make the decision for the client; rather I strive to educate the client so he or she can decide best how to proceed. I enjoy being a part of a team and try to offer service that helps clients reach their goals.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy gourmet cooking and wine.
Office Manager/Assistant
Briana Jeffords
Fax
(585) 247-9171
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), Bahasa Malay.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
$895 trademark application preparation and filing, $750 design patent application preparation and filing, $500 domestic patent search, $700 global patent search, $249 domestic trademark search, $499 global trademark search.
Hourly Rates
$200 patent attorney, $150 patent agent.
We accept Mastercard, Visa and IMS Barter.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, 30 minutes.
Typical Retainer
This varies by the type of matter. Many items can be done for a flat fee, such as $249 for a domestic trademark search.
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