I’m working at a small firm that is more like a one-stop shop. We’ve had instances where a client of ours have asked for a deliverable that is outside of our expertise and that we need specialists for. However, the relationship partner (is that what they’re called) for some reason wants everything to go through them rather than having the specialists directly engage with the client. Is there some legal/ethical reason for this? Or is this just an act to protect their turf?

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Turf protection.

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That’s totally typical in the patent prosecution space.

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It’s easier for the client to have one relationship partner

Better than a firm that tries to do the work itself even though it’s beyond its expertise - lose lose situation 😩

I need to get better at reminding the partner this!

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We engage outside firms directly so that we protect the relationship and the client has a "one stop shop". Win win

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