Response: Barton

Response

 Mail Stop 24
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Inventor’s Assistance Program
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

 Re: Reply to Complaint of Jeffery Barton dated 03/31/09, published March 2010

Dear Sir or Madam;

This letter is to address the complaints raised by Jeffery Barton against Davison, Design and Development, Inc. (Davison).  We at Davison take pride in our work and endeavor to provide our clients with the highest level of service.  As such, any concerns expressed by our clients are taken seriously and we will work to resolve any justifiable conflict.  In his complaint, Mr. Barton alleges that Davison offered services which were not performed. As will be detailed below, his claims are without support.

On or about June 03, 2005, Mr. Baron entered into a written contract with Davison for the predevelopment services regarding his idea.  This work was performed according to the terms of the contract and Mr. Barton received the benefits of those services.  Apparently satisfied with Davison, on or about November 02, 2005, Mr. Barton entered into a separate contract for the development of a product sample.  Over the course of the next several months, Mr. Barton made periodic payments to cover the cost of the services. The services were completed and Mr. Barton, on or about August 01, 2006, approved the final product design.  At that time, Mr. Barton completed a written questionnaire regarding the development of his product, in which he expressed only positive comments.  On or about September 12, 2006, Mr. Barton authorized the shipment of his product and presentation materials to the targeted company.  Again, he completed a questionnaire in which his responses were all positive.  Unfortunately, the targeted company chose not to license his product.

On or about January 19, 2007, Mr. Barton entered into another agreement to modify his presentation materials to target a second corporation.  This service was completed and on or about February 02, 2007, Mr. Barton authorized the release of the product and presentation materials to the second company. Again, the company chose not to license his product.

The records at Davison indicate that the final contact with Mr. Barton was on or about August of 2008. To that point, the only feedback received from him was positive.  As indicated in his complaint, it was his decision to discontinue the pursuit of his idea.  At no time did Mr. Barton request that the product sample be sent to him for his review or inspection.

Records documenting the details referenced in this response are available.  In summary, Mr. Barton contracted for specific services which were performed to his satisfaction.  Davison's conduct in the handling of his situation was at all times prompt, respectful and professional.

Sincerely,

 

/s/ Frank Vescio                                                             /s/ David M. DeMay

President                                                                       Patent Counsel

Davison Design and Development, Inc.                             Davison Design and Development, Inc.