Tag: cease and desist letters

With the recent Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl win, mention of the “12th Man” has been in the news for a number of weeks. Surprisingly, Seattle does not have ownership of this mark. The actual owner, Texas A&M University, has been very aggressive in policing its mark. Texas A&M registered the marks “12TH MAN” and “HOME

Copyright enforcement doesn’t always come in the form of a subpoena notice from an ISP. Often, copyright holders will send alleged infringers a cease and desist letter, indicating that they believe their rights are being infringed, and requesting that the activity stop, without communicating any demand for payment. This invites an opportunity for discussion and