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“Go Ahead, Sue Us”: Sony sends Cease-and-Desist after Taunts

IPilogue

Unsurprisingly, Sony sent DBrand a cease-and-desist letter , which the Canadian company published online and used to generate marketing for a newer, allegedly “not illegal,” albeit similar, product. The cease-and-desist letter can be found here. Photo by DBrand. Personally, I love the slimming effect of the design.

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Cease-and-Desist Letter: How to Use It Effectively or Reply

Patent Trademark Blog

Why send a cease-and-desist letter? On its surface, a cease-and-desist letter seems like a less expensive way to enforce intellectual property rights. Are Amazon sellers using a similar brand or product name? Need to enforce your patent and trademark rights, or reply to a cease-and-desist letter?

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. WHY ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPORTANT FOR STARTUPS? Why are Intellectual Property Rights Important for Startups?

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. The media and entertainment business has experienced exponential growth, making it imperative to comprehend the significance that intellectual property rights play in this domain.

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Infographic | Trademarks 101: super bowl exclusivity

Olartemoure Blog

The National Football League (NFL) , organizers of the event, have created and grown the brand of the Super Bowl to what it is today. Even small businesses that have used “Super Bowl” to advertise watch-parties, have received cease and desist letters from NFL lawyers. In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”.

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Practice Tips for Combating Counterfeiters: An Action Plan for Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The harm caused to brands by counterfeiting goes far beyond loss of sales or profits. Fake goods jeopardize public health and safety when a brand’s trademark is applied to a sub-standard and potentially harmful product. This is especially hazardous for counterfeit medical items, mechanical parts, and food products, to name a few.

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Trademark Infringement 101: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Brand 

Corsearch

Trademark infringement is the nightmare that keeps big brands up at night. Imagine you’ve conjured up the hottest brand on the market – “Crispy Crunch Delights” , complete with a jazzy logo. ” They are selling what you sell, they are reaping the benefits of your brand, without doing any of the hard work. .”