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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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The Trademark Protection Playing Field

Erik K Pelton

Goalie – The ultimate protector and backstop: Trademark Registration. 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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Trademark Enforcement: How to Stop Infringement of Your Brand

Patent Trademark Blog

Though your mark might not be registered yet, having a pending trademark application will at least start you on the journey toward registration. 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

This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains. The modus operandi of bullying and legal threats which are baseless by large entities gets initiated by serving a cease and desist notice which contains threats of instituting a trademark infringement suit.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

Apple’s multiple trademark oppositions and IP Litigation worldwide has become a part of its broader strategy to maintain exclusive rights to the “Apple” icon and term. Apple could argue transborder reputation, asserting that its brand’s recognition and reputation extend beyond national borders.

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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. Copyright exists automatically, without the need for registration. Cease and Desist Letters. Litigation.

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How to Enforce Intellectual Property Without A Lot of Money

Patent Trademark Blog

Don’t even think about being cheap when it comes to trademark registration. First, you can record a trademark registration with US Customs to block the import of infringing goods. First, you can record a trademark registration with US Customs to block the import of infringing goods. Not all marks, however, qualify.