Lawyers & Prices?

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    Lawyers & Prices?

    Hi, does anyone know the kind of prices to expect from lawyers?
    What kind of hourly rate should I be paying to a decent lawyer who specialises in intellectual poperty?
    Or how much would you pay for a flat-fee for a lawyer to daw up a contract as outlined below (including hourly rates and consultation)?

    I don't know whether I should be paying thousands or tens of thousands!

    I've sent out emails, and now waiting for responses. A copy of the email is below:

    I am looking for a quotation on having a contract drawn up between an illustrator and myself.

    I have written a children’s book, and want the artist to draw and colour approximately 12 A3 pages. I have designed characters, drawn storyboards, and written text.

    I would like to own the exclusive rights to transfer his work and images to other mediums. With this one book I aim to use the existing images to:

    - Market the book
    - Design packaging
    - Create Merchandise
    - Design a website logo
    - Reproduce the images to use for website graphics
    - Create an online sample of the book
    - Create new editions of the book, whether it be hard or soft back etc. Reproduce the book in different languages. Release book club editions.
    - Create derivative works based upon the artwork (Colouring Pages, Colouring Books, Flashcards, Create a CD-Rom, Website Flash Animations etc)

    I want to pay the illustrator a flat fee, but include a clause whereby he receives a share of the profit for every book sold & products bearing his images.
    In short, I’m hoping to offer the illustrator some kind of incentive even though the initial flat-fee may be low.
    At this point, I understand there is no lawyer-client relationship between you and I. But I thought some information might be useful, as I am looking for a rather specific quotation.


    Or does anyone have any recommendations for lawyers?
    Any help is much appreciated


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    I am about to meet an indie publisher in an hour

    Will ask him if he has any recommendations


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    Thanks Kia, that's fantastic


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    I found Huen & Co., to be reasonable - ask for Kitty.

    Good luck!


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    My brother is a lawyer for an HK based firm and advises in such issues. If you want an introduction let me know and I can pass on details.


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    Thanks Sll, I will check them out.

    HKnewBi, I will do some looking around and then contact you if needs be. Thnaks for all help so far