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g. Mrs. Andrea: Certainly. It is clear. Using some of our trade secrets, they have produced a
logotype that is almost identical to ours.
h. Mr. Hotman: It appears your company employs someone who sells information.
i. Mr. Andrea: What further can I do in this case?
j. Mr. Hotman: You can attempt sending a letter of threat to the company using your logo.
k. Mrs. Andrea: I tried to do it, but I am still awaiting a response.
l. Mr. Hotman: In that situation, we can bring a lawsuit in district court.
m. Mrs. Andrea: That would be fantastic.
n. Mr. Hotman: W e can also give evidence of the harm and all losses your company is
entitled to compensation for. In that case, doing that is the best choice.
o. Mrs. Andrea: There will be damages, but will the court consider them?
p. Mr. Hotman: I will work on this matter immediately. I will send one of my colleagues to
talk to your staff and gather real evidence.
q. Mrs. Andrea: Thank you. That would be extremely useful.
r. Mr. Hotman: With pleasure. That is what I should do.
s. Mrs. Andrea: I just discovered that one of my rivals is violating my trademark, and I want
to stop it before it damages my company.
t. Mr. Hotman: Yes, it will. They ought to acknowledge your ownership of the trademark as
well.
u. Mrs. Andrea: Making that choice would be wise. But I have no doubt the rival will not
concede. Is there another option?
Your answers:

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Exercise 6. Practice the dialogue above with your partner!

Reading Practice

Introduction to Law

Law is a fundamental aspect of society that governs the behavior of individuals and
institutions. It provides a framework for maintaining order and resolving conflicts within a
community. In its simplest form, law can be defined as a set of rules enforced by a governing
authority. These rules are designed to regulate human conduct and ensure fairness and justice.
Without law, society would descend into chaos and anarchy, without guidelines or
consequences for wrongful actions.
One of the key components of understanding the law is gaining an introduction to its
various aspects. This includes understanding the sources of law, the different branches of law,
and the basic principles that guide legal systems. The sources of law can be classified into
two categories: primary sources and secondary sources. Primary sources refer to the laws and
regulations created by legislative bodies, such as statutes and constitutions. Secondary
sources, on the other hand, include legal precedents established by court decisions and legal
scholars' interpretations.

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