samedi 15 mars 2014

Tips For Courtroom Behavior

By Maryl Joop


There are many reasons or causes that can bring a person into the often alien and uncomfortable environment of a courtroom. Such things as divorce and lawsuits being the most typical, but whenever a person in Utah is brought into a courtroom the experience can often be unnerving.

This type of law covers four primary areas of expertise, each with their own statutes and regulations that govern them. The four types of intellectual property law are, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, and trade secret law. There are several common misconceptions that apply to one or all of these, which I will outline below.

Luckily, the Utah State Bar association has compiled a list of helpful hints and reminders for all who enter a Utah courtroom. In addition to the following helpful reminders of proper courtroom behavior and observances, a person who is going into a courtroom in Utah should remember to ask their litigation attorney in Utah to receive clarification on any of the proceedings that may be confusing to the individual.

If you find yourself in need of images, search for items that fall under creative commons licensing. You can research creative commons and there are several websites devoted entirely to providing creative commons images to content makers. Let's say that you own a company and you need to have some software written or a website designed to help your business grow. You don't have the specialized skills necessary to make that happen so you hire an independent contractor to do the job. If you're paying them to create intellectual property for your company, you're safe, right?

Well, yes, but only if you take care to protect your business and your property. It is a good idea, when dealing with an independent contractor, to make sure that you draft the appropriate non-disclosure agreements and privacy contracts that keep your property safe.

You may think that because your company does not invent or produce a product, you don't need to know about intellectual property law or have a lawyer in your arsenal. This is an incorrect assumption. As we mentioned above, intellectual property law covers a wider range of situations than simply for products or inventions.

It is likewise important that a person knows how to conduct themselves while in court. First and foremost, a person is required to stand when addressing the court and should never address an opponent or another in the room (besides consultation with one's lawyer) but should instead only address the court itself, namely the Judge who should be referred to as your honor.

Do you research and find a reputable attorney in your area and take some time to sit down with them and discuss how intellectual property law applies to your goods, services, and your company. If you are looking for an intellectual property lawyer in Utah, Kirton McConkie can help. Call us, visit our website, or stop by our offices today to set up an appointment. We are happy to answer your questions and help you defend your creative property.




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