Help! I just got a cease and desist letter, what do I do? (LRM S1E9)
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You got a letter saying you\\u2019ve infringed intellectual property rights in someone\\u2019s copyright, trademark, or patent. Now what? Learn what a \\u201ccease and desist\\u201d letter and \\u201cDMCA takedown notice\\u201d 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 \\u201ccease and desist\\u201d letter?
- What is a \\u201cDMCA takedown notice\\u201d?
- 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.
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