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At first, a cease and desist letter may seem intimidating regardless of whether you are receiving one or writing one. However, certain misconceptions surrounding cease-and-desist should be noted before choosing to write or respond to one.  A cease and desist letter is a non-legally binding document which means that the letter cannot force you or someone else to do or cease anything. There are…

Have you ever noticed a “®” symbol next to a company’s name? These symbols indicate that a company has registered a trademark or service mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. Department of Commerce agency that provides extensive protection through the U.S. government. A Trademark or …

After a controversial maskless photo in November and approximately 1.7 million signatures across California, the Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced on July 1st that there would be a Gubernational Recall Election in California on September 14th. There have been 55 recall attempts for California governor, with only one being successful in …

An Afternoon with the USPTO The College of Business Legal Resource Center Presents An Afternoon with the USPTO Join us for an online presentation by a USPTO representative discussing Intellectual Property and demystifying the U.S. Patent System. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 4 pm All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation. Registration Link