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What to do if a patent owner sends you a cease-and-desist letter

JD Supra Law

A cease-and-desist (C&D) letter typically demands that the recipient stop (cease) doing something now and avoid (desist from) doing it in the future, or risk being sued. By: Smart & Biggar

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

IPilogue

Natalie Bravo is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. . 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. Photo by DBrand.

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The Trademark Protection Playing Field

Erik K Pelton

Defense – Common law rights acquired by use of the mark. Midfield – Both attacking and defensive for protection when needed: Issuing ‘cease and desist’ letters when infringements occur. Offense – goal scoring and attacking: litigating as needed to protect the brand.

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Vape Co. Says Knockoffs Infringe Puff Brand Trademark

IP Law 360

The holder of the trademark on Puff Labs Stix nicotine vapes is suing rivals in California federal court claiming they are infringing on its Puff brand marks and confusing consumers, adding that the competitors have sent it meritless cease-and-desist letters.

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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 Enforcement: How to Stop Infringement of Your Brand

Patent Trademark Blog

Step 1: Get Your Trademark Application Filed Properly Without a doubt, it will cost you more money and time to enforce an unregistered common law trademark. Step 2: Enroll in Amazon Brand Registry Consider enrolling in Amazon Brand Registry if your trademark covers goods that can be sold on the e-commerce platform.

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Concept Of Trademark Bullying: Forceful Enforcement Of Trademark Rights In The Name Of Protection

IP and Legal Filings

The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection. This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains. comcountering all the claims by bigbasket.