28.1. Steps in a Rights Clearance Legal Action
Even when you take all prudent rights clearance steps, you may still be confronted by a lawsuit. A rights owner may voice an initial objection by filing a lawsuit or by sending you a cease and desist letter. Even when a lawsuit is initiated, many cases do not make it to trial. The lawsuit may be dismissed, or the parties may settle prior to a trial.
Here are some of the steps that could be included in a legal proceeding over a rights clearance issue:
Cease and Desist Letter. A cease and desist letter is a letter that a rights holder or her attorney sends to someone who is allegedly violating the ...
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