What to Do When You Receive a Cease and Desist Letter for Trademark Infringement **Attorney Advertising**
A cease and desist letter is a notice that informs you that you are infringing upon someone else’s trademark. It is important to take this type of letter or notice seriously, as there can be consequences if you ignore it. In order to protect your business, it is important to know what steps you should […]
The Easiest Way to Get Sued for Trademark Infringement **Attorney Advertising**
You may be surprised to learn that one of the easiest ways to get sued for trademark infringement is to file a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Yes… let that sink in. Merely applying to register a trademark is one of the top ways that people wind up on […]
Someone Is Using My Trademark…Now What? **Attorney Advertising **
There may come a time in your business when you discover that someone else is infringing upon your intellectual property, such as using your registered trademark. While the other party may indeed be in the wrong, enforcing your rights is solely up to you. If you believe that another person or business is infringing on […]
Seller Beware: Selling Counterfeit Goods is Trademark Infringement (and a Crime) **Attorney Advertising **
What do bazaars, the internet, and small shops in every major city have in common? They all sell counterfeit items including merchandise, pharmaceuticals, and other goods. And they are all subject to legal prosecution. Big outlets aren’t immune to this, either. According to The Counterfeit Report: Walmart has association with counterfeit goods; both Walmart, and […]
The Infringement I Caught On Camera in Mexico
I’m back from a trip to Mexico, and I snapped this shot to share with you. This shoe brand logo looks strikingly similar to Nike’s, doesn’t it? Every time I travel to another country, I’m shocked by the infringements and counterfeits I see of US brands. So many of us business owners are focused on […]
