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JK Intellectual Property Law, PA maintains client files in accordance with the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct (including Rule 1.15(i)) and South Carolina Bar Ethics Advisory Opinion 92-19.

The firm retains client files for a reasonable period following the conclusion of representation. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, closed matter files are generally retained for a minimum of six (6) years after the end of representation and if relevant the expiration of intellectual property registrations along with applicable statutes of limitation. After that time, such files may be destroyed.

Clients and former clients may request retrieval of their files at their own expense, including any costs associated with copying, storage media, and delivery, provided the request is made within the time period above or as specified in a notice of intent to destroy files.

This policy primarily applies to physical paper files. The firm does not routinely delete electronic files maintained in its document management systems; however, the firm does not guarantee the indefinite retention of electronic records.

Clients and former clients should also be aware that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and courts routinely maintain their own paper and/or electronic copies of filed documents.