Chapter 40: Heated Arguments in Court

After receiving permission, Goffman immediately recounted: "As we all know, Mr. Leonhardt's pirate adventure 'Pirates of the Caribbean', which was launched last year, quickly became a worldwide hit and became one of the most popular adventures among teenagers. ”

"But Mr. Leon was surprised to find that in Los Angeles Disneyland, there is actually a water amusement project with the same name as himself, and it is very 'coincidental' that it is also a pirate-style water tour!"

"So, we at the prosecution want to ask the defense, when did the United States become a country where you could use someone else's copyright without permission?"

Goffman's words made Okerow sneer, and after getting permission from the female judge, Goffman, who had finished speaking, sat back.

Okro, on the other hand, stood up and began his first speech: "Good morning, Judges. We deny the prosecution's accusations in its entirety, and we at Disney will never admit such a ridiculous accusation. ”

First Okro made her position clear, and the female judge nodded, "OK, Mr. Okro, I understand." ”

Okro then took a document from the co-lawyers, "Your Excellency, I have here a piece of documentary evidence that can prove that Disneyland has been developing the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' water attraction since 1996. ”

"And at that time," Okro looked sarcastically in Goffman's direction, "I don't think the prosecution's client has published any of them." ”

"Bring in the evidence. The female judge said.

Then, after the court reviewed the relevant evidence, the female judge said: "The court has already seen the information on the Disney side, and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' project did start in 1996." ”

"So judging from the current evidence, Disney's water project and Mr. Leonhardt's same name and subject matter are just a coincidence, and if the prosecution does not have new evidence or witnesses, then the court will be ready to pronounce a verdict. ”

Hearing the female judge's words, Okero couldn't help but raise his head proudly, and after talking to the lawyer beside him for a while, Goffman raised his head and said to the female judge: "Your Excellency, we ask that a witness be called. ”

Hearing Goffman's words, Okero's eyelids jumped, he looked at Goffman, who was "smiling", and couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.

The witness Goffman called was an ordinary-looking, slightly chubby middle-aged white uncle, after he swore not to commit perjury.

Goffman walked first to the center of the courtroom, and he said to the witnesses, "Mr. Cowfort, please introduce yourself to the courtroom." ”

"Oh, okay. Some chubby and cute uncle nodded and greeted everyone in the courtroom, "Hi guys, I'm John Cowfert, uh, a real estate agent." ”

His movements were innocent, and he even looked a little stupid, and some of the people sitting in the audience couldn't help but sneer softly.

"OK, Mr. Cowfert. Goffman nodded, "As a real estate agent, what entertainment do you usually like the most?"

"Well, our family usually likes to watch TV at home and go to the cinema on weekends. John's answer was very modest, and everyone knew that it was a standard, ordinary white North American family.

"Do you want to go to Disneyland in addition to that?" asked Goffman.

"Well, yes. John nodded.

"And how often do you go back to Disneyland?" Goffman asked.

"I go to play once every three months during the quarterly holidays. John said.

"Wow, once every three months, that's a very high frequency. Goffman laughed exaggeratedly.

"Objection!" Okro couldn't help but raise his hand to the female judge and said, "The prosecution's witness questioning is not related to the case at all, this is a waste of time!"

The female judge couldn't help but look at Goffman, who smiled and explained: "Your Excellency, I promise that the next question will be related to the facts of the case. ”

"Then you'd better do what you say, Mr. Goffman. The female judge said sternly, "The objection is invalid, and the prosecution can continue to question." ”

O'Cro couldn't help but sit down, he didn't expect the opposition to do much, but if it could disrupt Goffman's rhythm, then the shot would be worthwhile.

But Goffman, who is also a seasoned veteran, looked unhurriedly at the witness John, "So Mr. Cowfort, you've played Disney so many times, you must have played the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' water sport." ”

"Well, our family played. John nodded in affirmation.

"So I'd like to ask you, did you play Pirates of the Caribbean last year?" Goffman immediately asked.

"Of course, this water sport is a big hit in the summer, and when we went to play during the summer vacation, we queued up for a long time. John replied immediately.

This kind of answer is also normal, in the summer, those cool water sports in theme parks will always be a popular schedule.

"Did the program change when you went in the fall?" asked Goffman.

"It's a little different. John nodded.

"What's the difference? Isn't it more like the ...... in my hand," Goffman said, pulling out a copy of Pirates of the Caribbean and seductively asking John.

"Oppose!" Okro immediately spoke, "The prosecution is guiding the witnesses!"

The female judge nodded and looked at Goffman, "The objection is valid, the prosecution lawyer, pay attention to the way you ask questions." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency. Although he was caught by Okro, Goffman smiled and nodded unhurriedly, and then he looked at John, "Then Mr. Cowfort, please describe to the court the changes you have found in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' project." ”

"Oh, okay. Although John looked chubby, he spoke surprisingly clearly, "Here's the thing. We've been playing Pirates of the Caribbean before, but before it was more of a mix of rapids and tours. ”

"Later, during the holidays last fall, when my family went to Disneyland again, we didn't plan to play water sports because the weather was a little cold. ”

John's words made many people nod, indeed, no one is like being drenched in water at an amusement park in the autumn.

"But when we entered the amusement park, the tour guide told us that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' had a new show for autumn visitors. ”