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If a manufacturer or distributor intentionally induces another to infringe a trademark, or if it continues to supply its product to one whom it knows or has reason to know is engaging in trademark infringement, the manufacturer or distributor is contributorily responsible for any harm done as a result of the deceit.

A trademark owner who believes its mark is being infringed may file a civil action (i.e., lawsuit) in either state court or federal court for trademark infringement, depending on the circumstances. However, in most cases, trademark owners choose to sue for infringement in federal court.

(b) You may respond by requesting more specific evidence as to why the trademark owner believes you are infringing its mark, including exploring dates of first use, whether the mark is federally registered, and the geographic areas where the mark has been used.

Though a report to the court system is the only official report a person must make, a trademark owner can often report trademark infringement to a website or company where the infringement is occurring.

What are my options? Respond. (a) If you have a basis for doing so, you may respond to the letter/email and deny infringement; or. ... Do Nothing. You may elect not to respond to the letter/email or any follow-up letters/emails. ... Negotiate. ... File Your Own Lawsuit.

Though a report to the court system is the only official report a person must make, a trademark owner can often report trademark infringement to a website or company where the infringement is occurring. This may result in a more affordable and quicker fix of the infringing activity.

(b) on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than $25,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months or to both.