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Sole Source Patent Legal Services for University of Montana

The University of Montana's Office of Research and Creative Scholarship intends to award a sole source contract for specialized patent legal services. - Government Buyer: - University of Montana - Office of Research and Creative Scholarship - UM Research Administration Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Casimir Jones S.C. (sole source legal services provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized legal services in patent law - Preparation and prosecution of provisional and non-provisional patent applications - Ongoing patent portfolio management for the life of the patent - Inventorship analysis for invention disclosures by University faculty - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Management of intellectual property developed under university research - Sole source procurement; written challenges allowed if another vendor can provide equivalent services

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The University of Montana intends to award a sole source contract to Casimir Jones S.C. to provide legal services specializing in patent law for the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship. The services include preparation and prosecution of patent applications, ongoing patent portfolio management, and inventor ship analysis for inventions disclosed by University faculty. This procurement is not a request for competitive proposals, but vendors may submit a written challenge if they believe they can provide equivalent services. The response deadline is July 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.

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