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Notification and Legal Action Differences
We received a letter about a patent infringement, including a mention about FRE 408. They also filed with the Arizona court. Does this mean that the litigation process has begun or is it just a warning? Within the letter they mentioned that this is just a warning, but why would they file with the courts?
Asked on May 14, 2009 under Business Law, California
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
The question is whether you were served in hand by a marshal? Have you looked up the case on line or calld the court? you may not have been served so there is not lawsuit actually pending. This letter may be a warning as you suspect or the case may be pending. What you need to dois confirm if the case is pending. Patent infringment cases are often complicate and expensive. I would hire a lawyer to make sure you are not surpised in court.
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