When an average person hears the word 'intellectual property' many people think about patents and inventions, but intellectual property law covers way more than just things that have been physically invented. Intellectual property law oversees the scope of anything that can be imagined into existence.
The courtrooms of America and of Utah are special places of ritualized traditions and strict laws that are all designed to impose order and the serious nature of the various situations that bring persons into the courtroom in the first place. Because of the multitude of observances that are often unknown by the general public in Utah at large, a person who is heading into a court room for any reason should know how to appropriately act while in the courtroom itself.
In the age of the internet and social media, image and content sharing has exploded. It is important to remember that just because an image is online and can be googled does not mean that it is public domain or free to use. Specifically images like logos and other branded items are restricted and can only be used or distributed by the owner of the copyright.
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.
Whether you need to protect the next big technological advancement, your top secret cookie recipe, or exclusive web content, or your company logo, an attorney can help you do all of that and more. Whether your 'invention' can be patented or not, it is important that you know what needs to be done to protect your creative endeavors.
While there are many other mannerisms and courtroom regulations that can be learned beforehand, the above are some of the basic rules and tips that can help those entering a courtroom in Utah to be prepared for the experience.
The courtrooms of America and of Utah are special places of ritualized traditions and strict laws that are all designed to impose order and the serious nature of the various situations that bring persons into the courtroom in the first place. Because of the multitude of observances that are often unknown by the general public in Utah at large, a person who is heading into a court room for any reason should know how to appropriately act while in the courtroom itself.
In the age of the internet and social media, image and content sharing has exploded. It is important to remember that just because an image is online and can be googled does not mean that it is public domain or free to use. Specifically images like logos and other branded items are restricted and can only be used or distributed by the owner of the copyright.
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.
Whether you need to protect the next big technological advancement, your top secret cookie recipe, or exclusive web content, or your company logo, an attorney can help you do all of that and more. Whether your 'invention' can be patented or not, it is important that you know what needs to be done to protect your creative endeavors.
While there are many other mannerisms and courtroom regulations that can be learned beforehand, the above are some of the basic rules and tips that can help those entering a courtroom in Utah to be prepared for the experience.
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