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Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry, et al.

Date: 12-08-2000

Case Number: 99-CV-808

Judge: Tena Campbell

Court: United States District Court for the District of Utah

Plaintiff's Attorney: Berne S Broadbent, Todd E Zenger and Michael M. Conger of Kirton and McConkie, Salt Lake City, Utah

Defendant's Attorney: Brian M. Barnard and James L. Harris, Jr., Utah Legal Clinic, Salt Lake City, Utah

Description:

Copyright Infringement Claim - Plaintiff claimed that defendants wrongfully posted the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' confidential policy handbook on the Internet. The plaintiff claimed that Jerald and Sandra Tanner of Utah Lighthouse Ministry illegally published copyrighted material from the "Church Handbook of Instructions," which is available only to Mormon officials. The excerpts concerned procedures for resigning church membership.

Outcome:

Settled - Terms and conditions not disclosed.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry, et al.?

The outcome was: Settled - Terms and conditions not disclosed.

Which court heard Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry, et al.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Utah, UT. The presiding judge was Tena Campbell.

Who were the attorneys in Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Berne S Broadbent, Todd E Zenger and Michael M. Conger of Kirton and McConkie, Salt Lake City, Utah. Defendant's attorney: Brian M. Barnard and James L. Harris, Jr., Utah Legal Clinic, Salt Lake City, Utah.

When was Intellectual Reserve v. Utah Lighthouse Ministry, et al. decided?

This case was decided on December 8, 2000.