PRACTICE AREAS
Patents
Design Patents
Trademarks
Foreign Patent and Trademark Protection
Copyrights
Intellectual Property Litigation
Technology Licensing
Right-to-operate Opinions
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Mechanical
Industrial Pumping Equipment
Industrial Valves
Wastewater Treatment
Mining
Pulp and Paper Industry
Oil & Gas Drilling Apparatus and Processes
Farm Machinery
Medical Devices
Medical Processes
Sports Equipment
Domestic Products
Chemistry
Food and Cosmetics
Pharmaceutics
Neutraceutics
Nutritional Supplements
Biotechnology
Bioremediation
Ozone Technologies
Green Technology
EXPERIENCE
Julie has enjoyed a diverse practice in intellectual property, concentrating in domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution, as well as foreign and domestic trademark application and registration. She counsels both U.S. and foreign clients on global protection of intellectual property rights to assure the strongest market position for her clients’ products and processes. Julie has been registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office for nearly twenty-five years, and enjoys the distinction of being the first female patent attorney in the state of Utah.
In addition to obtaining patent, trademark and copyright protection for her clients, Julie has advised both U.S. and foreign clients in building strong intellectual property portfolios through rendering right-to-use opinions and through strategic licensing of intellectual property rights. She has successfully negotiated effective resolutions for her clients in intellectual property disputes, having secured the most cost-effective and enduring protection of her clients’ rights. Julie has also represented clients in the federal courts and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office to secure and defend their rights.
Julie is also a visual artist and is co-founder of an art gallery in Salt Lake City. As such, she has a keen interest in assisting fellow artists in the protection of the intellectual property rights in their creative works.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Utah State Bar
Member, Intellectual Property Section, Utah State Bar
Past President of Intellectual Property Section
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and U.S. District courts.
EDUCATION
University of Utah, S. J. Quinney Law School, J.D.
University of Utah, B.S., Biology/Chemistry