A 
          note about our policy regarding referrals:
        Please 
          understand that it is not customary in the Intellectual Property Law 
          field to offer or accept compensation in exchange for the referral of 
          a client. Furthermore, as this field of law is considered a specialty 
          area of practice, and additional rules of conduct are set forth by the 
          Code of Federal Regulations with respect to practice before the U.S. 
          Patent and Trademark Office, "fee sharing" or "referral fee" arrangements 
          are not permitted. Your referrals are greatly appreciated. It is our 
          hope to establish a relationship with you in which we feel comfortable 
          referring clients with needs in your area of practice to you. Your respect 
          for our strict policy against offering or accepting referral fees is 
          appreciated.