How a Semiconductors Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Service Agreement in California (2024)

In 2024, a business in California sought assistance with drafting a service agreement for a mechanical engineering design company. The client aimed to establish clear terms for providing 3D design and engineering services, including aspects related to product development, machine design, and medical device design. They required comprehensive provisions to ensure that the customer would own the intellectual property, as well as assume liability, while also clarifying that they would not be offering professional engineering services requiring licensed approval. As a result, the client received 13 proposals from qualified attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $310 to $1,500, all submitted in alignment with the client’s request for completion within a week.