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Intellectual Property

Feb. 28, 2003

Cease-and-Desist Letters May Contain Some Hidden Perils

Focus Column - Intellectual Property - By Michael A. Shimokaji - The litigation of patents, trademarks and copyrights often starts with a cease-and-desist (that is, infringement warning) letter from the intellectual-property owner to the infringer. In essence, the letter demands that the infringer discontinue the infringement or license the intellectual property.

        Focus Column
        
        Intellectual Property
        
        By Michael A. Shimokaji
        
        The litigation...

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