Intellectual Property Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance. We specialize in helping to protect the assets of IP Law Firms

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1 Intellectual Property Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance We specialize in helping to protect the assets of IP Law Firms

2 2 We re committed to IP Law Firms With over 5 years of experience serving Intellectual Property (IP) Law Firms, Jamison recognizes the increased exposure faced by you, and we are committed to providing solutions to your specific needs and concerns. That is why we are proud to provide professional liability insurance designed specifically for IP law firms from our insurance partner CNA. We offer coverage on behalf of CNA due to its longstanding commitment to IP Law Firms. As one of the top-ranked privately held independent insurance brokers, we are proud to partner with an insurer that matches our philosophy. CNA has been a leader in delivering the highest quality products and services for legal professionals for over 45 years. As the nation s largest insurer of legal practitioners, CNA offers a full range of insurance products and services specifically designed to provide comprehensive protection. Like Jamison, CNA maintains a strong and dynamic partnership with the legal community, along with a deep knowledge of law firm operations. As industry leaders in providing professional liability insurance coverage, Jamison and CNA understand the potential risks IP lawyers face every day.

3 We deliver: Coverage that is broad and current Innovative programs to help you manage risk Vigorous legal defense for covered claims when it s needed Dedicated and experienced underwriting team Knowledgeable and professional Claim Staff Panel Counsel specializing in the handling of IP claims We offer compelling evidence of our success Established in 198, Jamison Insurance Group has evolved into the leading provider of professional liability insurance for IP Law Firms. Jamison has the dedicated resources to provide customized services to meet the unique and dynamic risks of IP Attorneys. We have developed these customized programs to help your firm effectively manage its risks and we continuously strive to anticipate the risk management and client service needs of today s IP Law Firms. Jamison s services are also backed by the financial strength and knowledge of CNA. With a strong foundation of assets, CNA is one of the largest, most respected insurance organizations in the country. With over $60 billion of assets, an A rating (excellent) for financial strength and a size category rating of XV (the largest category) by A.M. Best, CNA is ready and able to support and defend you should you ever have a covered claim filed against you. We help protect your practice In addition to the knowledge and experience Jamison and CNA offer, we provide a full range of IP coverages. The benefits of these coverages to firms like yours include: Claims Made and Reported policy form, which provides coverage for claims that are first made against you and reported to CNA during the policy period or extended reporting period 1-year, 2-year and -year extended reporting period options Coverage for certified acts of terrorism at no additional charge Innocent insured coverage Libel, slander and defamation coverage Patent agents coverage Claims not settled without your written consent (qualified applicants only) Prior acts coverage (qualified applicants only) Risk Management Services 4 5

4 We help you anticipate risk From the courtroom to the boardroom, attorneys face risk every day. It can t be avoided, but it can be effectively managed and minimized. CNA coverages brought to you by Jamison are continually being refined and expanded. We frequently improve our risk management tools and services for IP firms to help you better assess your potential risks and liabilities and manage them efficiently and effectively. As part of that goal, we offer risk management help by telephone and online. You can call an independent, completely confidential risk management advisory service toll-free from anywhere in the country. Staffed by professional risk management consultants from the Practicing Attorneys Liability Management Society (PALMS), the Hotline lets you ask questions, pose what ifs and gain clarification on nearly any liability issue, even before any claim has been filed. Our online Risk Management Toolkit available at helps you anticipate the unique risks encountered during every stage of client contact and gives you the resources that you can use to proactively manage them. Investigate claims thoroughly Pay meritorious claims promptly and fairly Defend claims without merit vigorously We understand that protecting your practice is not only good for your business, it forms the foundation of ours. We ll be here when you need us While many companies providing professional liability coverage for legal professionals have come and gone, Jamison and CNA have continually served the legal profession with dedicated products and services for more than 80 years combined. We cover private practices, individuals and patent agents. Furthermore, we have the experience, history and commitment you can count on for years to come. We rest our case To find out more about CNA coverage brought to you by Jamison and our combined efforts to support IP practices, contact us at JAMISON. Or visit our Web site at: We re dedicated to defending your interests Jamison and CNA are among the most experienced service providers in the IP arena. If a claim is made against you, we will provide highly-responsive, professional service. As a matter of policy, CNA will always: 6 7

5 1-800-JAMISON CNA is a service mark and trade name registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The program referenced herein is underwritten by one or more of the CNA companies. This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview of the products and services offered. Only the policy can provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions. All coverages not available in all states LPLIPBroch-105