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How to enforce trademark rights

Erik K Pelton

The great majority of infringement matters are resolved without litigation, and the great majority of trademark litigation cases that are filed are resolved without a verdict from a court. If the other business is using a confusingly similar name for a related service or product, then action may be warranted.

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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.

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Tacos with a Side of Cease and Desist

IPilogue

Controversy ensued when a Mexican food restaurant in the UK, Taquería, issued a cease and desist letter to a similar restaurant, Sonora Taquería, for infringement of their registered mark “Taqueria.” Trademarking taquería is akin to trademarking “pizzeria” or “café.”

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USPTO Trademark Application: the key to unlocking more trademark protection

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 6: Why Apply to Register Trademark registration with the USPTO has tremendous value. A trademark registration is a tangible asset that can be assigned, licensed, or used as collateral in the sale of a business.

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Steps to consider before sending a cease-and-desist letter

JD Supra Law

The intellectual property (IP) of your business has value. IP can take several forms, including patent and trademark registrations, or intellectual property rights arising from common law, such as trade secrets, confidential information, or unregistered trademarks. By: Smart & Biggar

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Cease and Desist Letters Need to Balance Effectiveness While Considering Consequences

JD Supra Law

Letters demanding that a company “cease and desist” what the sender of the letter deems an infringement of the sender’s intellectual property rights – whether patent, trademark or copyright – are communications primarily to achieve enforcement without a need to seek court intervention. By: Ladas & Parry LLP

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Infographic | Trademarks 101: super bowl exclusivity

Olartemoure Blog

THE SUPER BOWL TRADEMARK in 1969 In 1969, the NFL trademarked “Super Bowl”. Since then, it has made a conscious effort to enforce this trademark. Even small businesses that have used “Super Bowl” to advertise watch-parties, have received cease and desist letters from NFL lawyers. Our Experts María A.