Identify the document and the deadline
A demand letter, a court complaint, and a USPTO proceeding are different documents. Note what you received, how it arrived, and any stated response date. Raise time-sensitive documents when you first contact counsel.
Preserve the relevant material
Keep correspondence, agreements, registration records, and the products or works at issue. Preserve relevant electronic records and avoid deleting material connected to the dispute.
Explain the business context
Your objectives matter: continuing operations, stopping a particular use, protecting a relationship, or resolving uncertainty. Explain the practical consequences as well as the legal concern.
Discuss the available paths
Depending on the matter, options may include negotiation, settlement, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. A review of the documents and facts helps identify the options appropriate to the dispute.
General information only. The facts of your matter and applicable law determine the advice appropriate to you.
Discuss your situation