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Last updated: September 2026
This website (www.jhermanlaw.com, the "Site") is operated by the Law Office of Jeffrey Herman, PLC [also doing business as Apex Intellectual Property Group, PLC] (the "Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Attorney Advertising
This Site may be considered attorney advertising under the rules of professional conduct in Arizona, California, and other jurisdictions.
2. No Legal Advice
The Site's content, including articles, FAQs, blog posts, videos, and service descriptions, is for general information only and is not legal advice. Intellectual property law is fact-specific and changes often. Do not act or decide not to act based on anything on this Site without first getting advice from a qualified attorney about your specific situation.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Using this Site, reading its content, filling out a contact form, scheduling a consultation, emailing us, or calling us does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Firm. An attorney-client relationship begins only after (a) the Firm completes a conflict check, and (b) you and the Firm both sign a written engagement agreement. Until then, the Firm does not represent you, and you should not assume that any deadline, including a USPTO response deadline, a TTAB deadline, or a statute of limitations, is being watched or met for you.
4. Do Not Send Confidential Information
Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this Site, by email, or by any other means until the Firm has confirmed in writing that it represents you. Information you send before then may not be privileged or confidential. Sending it may not stop the Firm from representing a party whose interests are adverse to yours, including in a matter where you have shared information with us.
5. Licensure and Jurisdiction
Jeffrey R. Herman is licensed to practice law in California [and is not admitted to the State Bar of Arizona]. The Firm's trademark practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is federal practice, which any attorney in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction may conduct. [State-court matters in Arizona are handled by, or together with, attorneys admitted in Arizona.]
Nothing on this Site is an offer to represent anyone in a jurisdiction where the Firm's attorneys are not authorized to practice, or where this Site would not comply with local law.
6. No Guarantee of Results
Every matter is different. Past results, case outcomes, registration statistics, and client testimonials do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of any future matter. Whether a trademark registers is decided by the USPTO. The outcome of an enforcement matter depends on the facts, the law, the other party's conduct, and the forum.
7. Testimonials and Endorsements
Testimonials on this Site are from actual clients and describe their own experiences. They do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of your legal matter. No testimonial was paid for or otherwise compensated.
8. Not Affiliated with the USPTO or Any Government Agency
The Firm is a private law firm. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the USPTO, the U.S. Copyright Office, or any other government agency. Government filing fees are separate from the Firm's legal fees and are set by the agency. Be cautious of solicitations from companies whose names or notices resemble official government communications. The Firm will never contact you pretending to be the USPTO.
9. Consultations and Fees
A free or initial consultation is offered for general evaluation only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship or obligate either you or the Firm to go forward. Any fee quote or estimate on this Site or given during a consultation is not binding unless it is included in a signed engagement agreement.
10. Accuracy and Timeliness of Information
We try to keep the Site accurate, but we do not guarantee that its content is complete, current, or free of errors. Laws, USPTO rules, fees, and procedures change. Content may not reflect the most recent developments and may be updated or removed without notice.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to third-party websites, including government databases, payment processors, and scheduling tools. These links are provided for convenience only. The Firm does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.
12. Online Payments
Payments made through the Site are processed by a third-party payment processor [e.g., PracticePanther or Stripe]. Making a payment does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship or expand the scope of an existing engagement. Payments are governed by your engagement agreement and the processor's terms.
13. Intellectual Property Rights in This Site
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and design, is owned by the Firm or its licensors and protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. [WITH YOU TIL THE FINISH LINE® is a registered trademark of the Firm.] You may view and print Site content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from it without the Firm's prior written permission.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS INCLUDES WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY. THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
15. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM AND ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR ANY CONTENT ON IT. This section does not limit any duty the Firm owes to a client under a signed engagement agreement or under the applicable rules of professional conduct.
16. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect and use information submitted through the Site, including through cookies and analytics tools.
17. Governing Law
This Disclaimer and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from your use of the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
18. Changes to This Disclaimer
The Firm may revise this Disclaimer at any time by posting an updated version on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Disclaimer.
19. Contact
Law Office of Jeffrey Herman, PLC
2025 N. 3rd Street, Suite B305
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (480) 852-1882
Email: jeffrey@jhermanlaw.com