Choosing an intellectual-property firm is one of the more consequential decisions a growing business makes. The right partner protects not only your legal rights, but also your time, budget, reputation and ability to expand internationally without surprises. The wrong one costs you all four.
Below are the questions we recommend you ask before signing an engagement letter with any IP firm — including ours.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do they have direct experience in your industry, and can they point to comparable clients or matters?
- Is pricing transparent and predictable, with fixed fees for standard work?
- Do they file internationally, or only in one jurisdiction? If your business grows abroad, can they follow you?
- Will you work with the same lawyer end-to-end, or be handed off to different associates each time?
- How do they handle monitoring and enforcement after registration, not just filing?
- Do they explain the strategy behind their recommendations, or just execute?
- How responsive are they? What is the typical turnaround on questions and updates?
Red flags to watch for
- Vague fee estimates or a refusal to commit to a fixed price for standard work
- Reluctance to name the specific lawyer who will handle your file
- One-size-fits-all filing strategies with no regard for your business plans
- No monitoring or enforcement capability after the registration lands
How Sayadi Law can help
At Sayadi Law we specialise in intellectual property protection tailored to your industry. We register trademarks, patents and designs internationally, monitor for infringement, and draft the contracts that turn your IP into a durable business asset. Our fixed-fee packages give you predictable pricing and direct access to the lawyer handling your file — no billable-hour surprises.
If you'd like to discuss your IP strategy, send us a message via our contact form or email us at info@sayadilaw.com to schedule a consultation.
