The witty, yet dedicated attorney, maintains his practice in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, which is fitting since it’s where he was raised. His firm offers a complete line of intellectual property services, including procurement to protection of all intellectual property dynamics. His office also offers property audits as a way to provide peace of mind for his clients in their ownership of intangible assets. As he points out, software and the virtual nuances of today’s contemporary business are often considered intangible rights and as such, many companies aren’t aware they could lose those rights if not adequately protected. Further, he reiterates how each client’s needs are different and therefore require unique approaches from once case to another.
Before graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction in 1992, Trout earned his B.A. in Chemistry from Grinnell College. He is a member of the Iowa Bar, both the Iowa and U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, U.S. District Court - District of Nebraska, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and is licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
While he’s certainly proud of his career accomplishments, there’s no missing the pride he takes in being an author. Cyber Law: A Legal Arsenal for Online Business, his second book, is currently available on Amazon and is once again nearing a ''sold out'' status. Referred to as ''an excellent source for information on your rights when dealing with the internet'', it’s clear Trout has carved his niche - and dominates it. His publisher agrees and says of Cyber, ''It went straight to press!''
There’s no doubt this particular legal sector continues to grow. With new laws being passed that many are not even aware of, and certainly unaware of the repercussions (think Section 5 of the FTC Act), not having an ally in your corner, especially if you have any degree of an online presence, is akin to gambling with your reputation and your efforts. This is what Trout tries to ensure not only his clients, but those who follow his career and blog, understand.
For more information on Brett Trout, visit his site at BrettTrout.com, his blog at BlawgIt.com and follow him on Twitter @BrettTrou
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