HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3770-07-2009A Resolution
NO 3770-07 2009
FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF WHITAKER, CHALK, SWINDLE
AND SAWYER, LLP, AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR
THE FEDERAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION OF THE CITY'S LOGO
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth periodically requires legal advice regarding the copyrights
and protection of creations and work products of the City and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2000 the City Council adopted Molly the Cow as the official City
Logo and authorized the City Attorney to register the logo for copyright protection (M&C G 12959)
and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer LLP has expertise in the
field of such registrations and protections, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
1
The engagement of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer LLP as outside legal counsel be
confirmed pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter for the federal trademark registration
of the City's logo, Molly the Cow and to provide legal consultation to the Crty Attorney's Office
concerning copyright issues.
2
That the Crty be authorized to compensate Whitaker Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer LLP in an
amount not to exceed an amount of $1,500 00
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APPPJVED
CITY COUNCIL
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved 'on 7/28/2009 --Res. No~ 377007 2009
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DATE Tuesday July 28 2009 REFERENCE NO **G-16634
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SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution to Hire the Law Firm of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer LLP as Outside Counsel
in an Amount Not to Exceed $1 500 00 for the Federal Trademark Registration of the City's Logo and to
Provide Legal Consultation on Copyright Issues
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to retain Charles Gunter with the law firm of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle and
Sawyer LLP as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter for the federal
trademark registration of the City's logo and to provide legal consultation to the City Attorney's Office on
copyright issues and
2. Adopt the attached resolution designating in advance as far as practicable that the amount to be paid
to Whitaker Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer LLP will not exceed $1 500 00
DISCUSSION
In the mid to late 90s the City retained the services of Charles Gunter with the law firm of Whitaker
Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer LLP to register the mark of the City's logo and design as a star with
underlining or striations On July 18 2000 the City Council adopted Molly the Cow as the official City
Logo (M&C G-12959) The City Council further instructed the City Attorney's office to pursue the copyright
protection of the new City Logo The City currently allows the use of the City's logo through a License
Agreement. It is in the City's best interest to register the City Logo to maximize its use as the City Council
deems appropriate and to protect the integrity of the mark.
FISCAL INFORMATION !CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated of the General Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM FundlAccount/Centers
GG01 539120 0071000 1 500.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Charles Daniels (6183)
Vanessa Boling (7534)
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Additional Information Contact: Christa Reynolds (8984)
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