Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Re: Procedural - Pro Se

Unless there's not enough information given to answer the question, this would seem to be more of an inquiry about how to organize materials than a legal query.

Re: Procedural - Pro Se

First, let me remind you of the old saying about being pro se, or as it is more commonly called in California state courts, in pro. per. (for in propria persona) -- "He who acts as his own lawyer has a fool for a client." Especially if the subject is intellectual property law.

OK, if you do decide to proceed on your own, you need to know that written materials such as declarations, affidavits, memoranda of points and authorities, pleadings (e.g., complaints and answers) frequently have exhibits attached. The basic document (declaration or whatever) will make reference to the exhibit by paragraph or by page and line number so the judge can locate the portion of the exhibit being relied upon in the declaration or whatever.

The foregoing assumes the exhibit is written material, such as a patent or contract. If the exhibit is so-called "real evidence" such as a pistol, other methods of getting its salient features before the court (or jury) are obviously required.

The whole subject of presentation of evidence is very complex and the subject of thick treatises and ongoing education courses for lawyers. When you go much beyond merely saying "The contract price was $10,000 [see Exhibit 'A' page 7]." you are in need of experienced legal assistance.

I hope this at least partially addresses your question.