Help! I just got a cease and desist letter, what do I do? (LRM S1E9)

Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneurs

English - January 02, 2017 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
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Previous Episode: Copyright and Trademark 201, using other people’s photos, videos, music, and more legally (LRM S1E8)

Next Episode: Make more money for your business by licensing your content and brand (LRM S1E10)

You got a letter saying you’ve infringed intellectual property rights in someone’s copyright, trademark, or patent. Now what? Learn what a “cease and desist” letter and “DMCA takedown notice” are, and some steps you might take on your own without hiring a lawyer.

(Be sure to listen to Episode 5 first for an overview of the different kinds of IP; Episode 9 builds on Episode 5).

Episode highlights:

What is a “cease and desist” letter? What is a “DMCA takedown notice”? How to investigate on your own When a sincere apology might do the trick What evidence should you keep in your files How to evaluate the risk of a lawsuit When you should consider hiring a lawyer

KEY TAKEAWAY: You can avoid getting a cease and desist letter by creating your own stuff or getting permission, but if you make a mistake, you might be able to fix it on your own by apologizing and taking down the infringing content.

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This podcast is information not legal advice specific to your situation.