Specifications include, but are not limited to: negotiating a personal service contract (PSC) with a law firm (“Offeror”) for legal representation for the patent matters of Eastern Kentucky University (“University”) under the direction of the University Counsel, and in collaboration with other University departments. The services sought under this RFP include providing legal representation and guidance in patent matters, including the review of prior art, assessing potential patent claims, the preparation and processing of the patent application, and assistance with the compilation of supporting documents relating to the patent process and preparation and patent disputes. The term of the contract will be from effective date to July 1, 2020 and may be renewed annually contingent upon availability of funding and satisfaction of services