Sued For Trademark Infringement - Now What?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has a couple of great resources to guide you in your next steps after being sued for trademark infringement or receiving a cease and desist letter.
The USPTO "I've Received a (Cease and Desist) Letter" flyer answers:
- What is a trademark infringement cease and desist letter?
- What are my options if I receive a trademark infringement cease and desist letter?
- Does receiving a cease and desist letter from the trademark owner mean that I'm being sued or will be sued?
- What if the trademark is not federally registered, or the registration expired or was cancelled?
- How can I use USPTO records to find out more information about the claimed trademark and who owns it?
- How can I challenge a trademark registration or application?
- Do I need an attorney to respond to a cease and desist letter?
“While you are not required to have an attorney to respond to a cease and desist letter, an attorney can help you understand the scope of your trademarks rights and the strengths and weaknesses of the allegations against you. ”
The USPTO "I've Been Sued" flyer answers:
- How does a trademark infringement lawsuit begin?
- What are my options to respond to the trademark lawsuit?
- How do I find a trademark lawyer?
- How do I know whether I'm actually infringing a trademark?
- How can I use USPTO records to find out more information about the claimed trademark and who owns it?
- How can I challenge a trademark registration or application?
Contact Lewisville, Texas Trademark lawyer Tamera Bennett with any questions.
