Time-Sensitive · Do Not Ignore
Got a C&D Letter?
Don't panic. Don't ignore it.
Receiving a cease and desist letter alleging patent infringement is serious - but it is not automatically what the sender wants you to think it is. Eric Karich reviews the letter, assesses the actual risk, and builds your response strategy before you make any move that could make things worse.
Act quickly but carefully. Most C&D letters include a response deadline. Ignoring the letter does not make the claim go away and may be used against you. Responding without legal analysis can waive important defenses. Get a review before you do anything.
Flat Fee · No Open-Ended Billing
$3,500
Full review, analysis, and response strategy
Priority turnaround available. Eric understands C&D letters are time-sensitive and will prioritize urgent matters. Contact directly if you have a hard deadline.
Detailed review of the C&D letter and all allegations
Review of up to two cited patent claims
Infringement risk assessment specific to your product
Tailored response strategy based on your risk tolerance
Invalidity assessment where relevant
Attorney calls, emails, and response letter drafting where appropriate
What Is Included
Five deliverables. One flat fee.
This service is designed to quickly stabilize the situation and prevent unnecessary escalation. Eric reviews everything, assesses the real risk, and tells you exactly what to do next.
1
Review and Analysis
Understanding exactly what is being claimed and how serious it is
01
Reviewing the Letter
Eric begins by reviewing the cease and desist letter in detail to understand the specific allegations, the intellectual property being asserted, and any deadlines or demands. This includes identifying the patents cited, the claims alleged to be infringed, and the overall tone and intent of the correspondence, whether it appears informational, aggressive, or a precursor to litigation.
02
Patent and Claim Review
Eric reviews the claims of up to two cited patents to evaluate how they relate to your product or service. This review focuses on the scope of the asserted claims, how those claims are being interpreted by the patent owner, and whether the claims actually cover the accused features. The objective is to assess infringement risk at a practical and strategic level.
03
Infringement Risk Assessment
Based on the patent review and an understanding of your product, Eric assesses the likelihood that the asserted claims could reasonably be alleged to be infringed. This includes identifying clear areas of non-overlap, potential points of dispute, and factual or technical issues that would be central to any enforcement effort. The result is a realistic view of exposure rather than worst-case assumptions.
04
Response Strategy
Eric determines an appropriate response strategy tailored to your business goals and risk tolerance. Depending on the circumstances, this may include deciding not to respond, preparing a measured business response, asserting non-infringement positions, seeking clarification from the other party, or positioning the matter for negotiation. Where appropriate, this includes attorney calls, emails, and a response letter.
05
Invalidity Considerations
If relevant, Eric may conduct a targeted invalidity assessment to determine whether the cited patents are likely to be enforceable. This may involve identifying obvious prior art issues or public disclosures that weaken the asserted claims. Any invalidity review is performed at a level appropriate to the circumstances and may inform both the response strategy and the tone of any correspondence.
Flat Fee · No Open-Ended Billing · No Surprises
No hidden fees. No hourly billing.
The flat fee for the Cease and Desist Review and Response Strategy is $3,500, providing predictable cost and focused legal guidance during a time-sensitive situation. No open-ended billing, no ambiguity about what is included, no surprises.
$3,500
Flat fee
All five deliverables included
All five deliverables included
When You Receive a C&D Letter
What to do. What not to do.
Act quickly. Most C&D letters include a response deadline. The clock is running from the day you receive it.
Preserve all documents related to the product or service being accused. Do not delete anything.
Get a legal analysis first. Understand the actual risk before deciding whether or how to respond.
Keep the letter confidential. Do not share it publicly or discuss it with anyone outside of legal counsel.
Do not ignore it. Ignoring a C&D letter does not make the claim disappear and may be used against you in litigation.
Do not respond without legal analysis. Responding without understanding your position can waive important defenses.
Do not immediately comply. Many C&D letters are overstated, vague, or asserted against products that do not actually infringe.
Do not contact the sender directly without a strategy in place. Anything you say can be used to establish admissions of infringement.
Priority Response Available
Received a letter?
Get your analysis today.
Book a call with Eric directly. He reviews the letter, tells you exactly what the real risk is, and builds a response strategy before you make any move. Flat fee, no open-ended billing, no surprises.
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