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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has received a research grant from
the Ford Foundation to foster innovative technology in its
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WHEREAS, an innovative device resultant from the storm drain pro-
gram and through the use of grant funds has been de-
veloped; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the grant prevent the issuance of a patent to
an individual when grant money has been used in the de-
velopment of patentable devices; and
WHEREAS, a City employee has indicated through his legal counsel
that the City has no rights to the invention; and
WHEREAS, the area of patent law is extremely complex and it is of
extraordinary importance that the City retain outside
legal cour}sel with expertise in this area on an interim
basis to assist the City Attorney in legal matters in-
volved in this dispute; and
I WHEREAS, Felsman, Bradley and Gunter are well recognized for the
knowledge and expertise cF its members in the field of
patent law; and
• WHEREAS, Felsman, Bradley and Gunter have agreed to represent the
City in assisting and consulting with the City Attorney in
preparation for and seeking to obtain patent rights; and
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the City to act in this matter; NOW,
' BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the law firm of Felsman, Bradley and Gunter be retained as
outside counsel pursuant to Section 3, Chapter Vi, of the City
Charter, to assist the City Attorney on an interim basis in the
preparation and pursuit of patent rights; and
SECTION 2.
That as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid
Felsman, Bradley and Gunter for the legal services be fixed in an
amount not to exceed $9,000.00.
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