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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 competitors copying your products? Are Amazon sellers using a similar brand or product name? Should you send a C&D letter?

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[Guest Post] The wisdom of Dune and copyright litigation

The IPKat

The author argues that copyright holders would do well to heed this wisdom before entering into litigation, as exemplified by a recent decision from the Swedish Patent and Market Court in case PMT 2401-21. Brand] should always be placed on the bottom line on each roof tile.

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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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Infographic | Anticounterfeiting and Antipiracy in a digital era in Colombia

Olartemoure Blog

If you need brand protection in Colombia, this information might be useful: Colombian Customs’ Authorities issue alerts by email. Create trademark alerts for your main brands, block them on Google, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media. Training sessions in Colombia are still necessary.

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Combatting Online Copyright Infringement

LexBlog IP

Losing control over you work is not only frustrating, it can damage your business or brand. Copyright disputes do not need to escalate into costly and time-consuming litigation. Cease and Desist Letters. Cease and desist letters can prompt the infringer to cease their activities and/or negotiate a resolution.

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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman “S” can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing. Bringing us back to our Juice Demon, the elements that are copied include the striped suit and tie. This isn’t to say there’s been no litigation in this area.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks: Trademarks safeguard brand names, logos, symbols, or phrases that distinguish a startup’s products or services from competitors’ Registering a trademark ensures exclusive usage and prevents others from causing confusion among consumers. Firstly, trademarks ensure brand exclusivity.