FAQ for Infringers: Resolving Your Trademark & Copyright Penalty Fine
If you’ve received a cease and desist demand letter from CLICK Trademark & Copyright Law Litigation, LLC, regarding your use of a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office® (USPTO) registered trademark or registered copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office (©), the following FAQs are designed to guide you through the process of resolving the penalty fine and avoiding further legal consequences. Violators may face hundreds of thousands of dollars in civil liability and, in severe cases, federal prison sentences. Ignorance of the law is not a defense.
Why did I receive a penalty fine notice for using a trademark (®) or copyright (©)?
Your use of the trademark in a commercial context (e.g., on your website, social media, or marketing materials) infringes our client’s USPTO-registered trademark, which is protected under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1114). Trademark infringement occurs when unauthorized use causes consumer confusion, as seen in cases like Promatek Industries, Ltd. v. Equitrac Corp. (2002), where similar marks in the same industry triggered penalties (American Bar Association, 2018). The fine, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, is a settlement offer to resolve this matter without litigation, which could cost you over $100,000 in damages and legal fees (Nolo, 2025).What happens if I don’t pay the penalty fine by the deadline?
Failure to pay the fine by the specified deadline (typically 7 days) will prompt escalated actions, including reporting your infringement to platforms like Google, Amazon, or Instagram, potentially leading to account suspensions or content removal. We may also seek a preliminary injunction to halt your operations immediately, as courts have granted in trademark cases (Cornell Legal Information Institute, 2025). If a lawsuit is filed and you don’t respond, a default judgment could result in monetary damages, wage garnishments, or asset seizures to enforce payment, as occurred in Tiffany (NJ) Inc. v. Luban (2003). Paying the fine promptly avoids these severe outcomes.How can I pay the penalty fine, and are there any discounts or payment plans?
You can pay the fine securely via our online portal. For small businesses, we may allow two installments, subject to approval. Prompt payment ensures compliance and prevents escalation, saving you from potential damages up to $2 million for willful infringement (15 U.S.C. § 1117).What steps must I take after paying the fine to comply fully?
Upon payment, you must immediately cease all commercial use of trademark (e.g., remove it from your website, social media, or branding). Within 7 days, submit written confirmation of compliance to CLICK Trademark & Copyright Law Litigation, LLC, via email, including screenshots of removed content. Failure to comply post-payment risks further action, such as Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) complaints for infringing domains or additional fines. Compliance protects you from ongoing liability, as trademark law requires active enforcement by owners (USPTO, 2025).Can I dispute the fine or claim fair use to avoid payment?
You may believe your use qualifies as fair use, however, fair use is a narrow defense under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4)), rarely applicable in commercial contexts or the same industry (e.g., travel/media), as courts found in Parklane by CMP (2023) (Lexology, 2023). Disputing the fine requires you to prove no consumer confusion, a costly process often exceeding $50,000 in legal fees. Paying the fine is typically more cost-effective than litigation, and we encourage consulting an attorney to assess your options. Non-payment risks platform takedowns and default judgments, making settlement the prudent choice.How do I contact CLICK Trademark & Copyright Law Litigation, LLC?
Our mailing address is 860 6th Avenue South, Suite 1754, Naples, Florida 34102, and our e-mail address is violations@clicktrademarklaw.com. We use e-mail for correspondence so that all communication is documented in writing to be presented to our clients in the act of future litigation.
What is copyright (©) infringement?
If you copy, distribute, display, perform, or create derivative works from someone else’s copyrighted material—whether text, images, music, video, software, or anything else—without permission—you are committing copyright infringement under U.S. federal law.
This means:
You can be sued for up to $150,000 per work infringed—plus attorney’s fees.
All infringing copies can be seized and destroyed.
You can be forced to pay all profits you made from the infringement.
Willful infringement can lead to federal criminal prosecution, fines up to $250,000, and up to 5 years in prison.
Claiming “I didn’t know” will NOT protect you in court.
What is trademark (®) infringement?
Trademark infringement occurs when any person or entity, without authorization from the trademark owner, uses in commerce any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation of a registered mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of any goods or services, where such use is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception among consumers—you are committing trademark infringement under U.S. federal law.
This means:
Your products can be seized without warning.
You can be sued for every dollar you made while using the mark—plus up to triple damages.
You can be forced to pay the trademark owner’s attorney’s fees (often tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars).
Everything with the infringing mark can be destroyed under court order.
If the infringement is willful, you could face federal criminal charges and years in prison.
Claiming “I didn’t know” will NOT protect you in court.
CLICK Trademark & Copyright Law Litigation, LLC, does not provide legal advice. The information provided is for informational purposes only. By paying the penalty fine, you agree to resolve the matter amicably and avoid further legal action.