What is Utah's law on federal patent law?

Patents are entirely federal. (35 U.S.C.)

What is Utah's law on federal copyright act?

Copyright protection attaches automatically upon fixation. (17 U.S.C.)

Utah law

Intellectual Property Laws in Utah.

Most intellectual property law is federal: patents (35 U.S.C.), copyright (17 U.S.C.), and federal trademarks (15 U.S.C.). Utah provides state-law trademark registration through the Department of Commerce and trade-secret protection under the Utah Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Utah's Silicon Slopes technology corridor produces substantial IP practice. Patent and federal trademark matters are litigated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (Salt Lake City).

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Utah Statutes

Federal Patent Law35 U.S.C.

Patents are entirely federal.

Federal Copyright Act17 U.S.C.

Federal Trademark (Lanham Act)15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.

Federal trademark registration through the USPTO provides nationwide priority.

Utah Trademark RegistrationUtah Code § 70-3a-101 et seq.

State-level trademark registration through the Utah Department of Commerce.

Utah Uniform Trade Secrets ActUtah Code § 13-24-1 et seq.

Misappropriation actionable with injunctive relief, damages, and exemplary damages.

State law

Official Sources

USPTO U.S. Copyright Office UT Department of Commerce

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