Threats with tgp takeover using a trademark - GoFuckYourself.com

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 05:46 PM

What do you do when you get email threats that someone is gonna take over your domain because they own the trademark?

boldy · 02-09-2003, 05:49 PM

fight the power

Juicy D. Links · 02-09-2003, 05:49 PM

who threatened you? and second thought is do they really have a trademark or are they just trying to scare you.

Lets see the email

GTS Mark · 02-09-2003, 05:49 PM

Hire a good trademark lawyer. That is what I did.

DH

Juicy D. Links · 02-09-2003, 05:50 PM

Tom

You submit page isnt working BTW

Mr.Fiction · 02-09-2003, 05:51 PM

There are a number of lawyers around who specialize in domain law. If it's worth fighting for, hire someone who knows domains, not just trademarks.

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 05:52 PM

Thanx for the info guys, juicy, it seems to be working for me which URL are you using? Hit me up on icq if you want.. 8218548

Juicy D. Links · 02-09-2003, 05:53 PM

http://www.redneckthumbs.com/submit3.php

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TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 05:54 PM

Yeah it still works, i keep forgetting to contact the person who installed the script, ill get on it right now ;] Thanx for the reminder!

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 05:57 PM

err another thing, http://www.redneckthumbs.com/submit3.php
is not my submit page.
http://www.tomspics.com/submit3.php
But i still see the error so ill get right on it.

Juicy D. Links · 02-09-2003, 05:57 PM

Tom
You got VIP status for partners?

Brujah · 02-09-2003, 05:59 PM

I own a patent on breathing. Paypal accepted. $0.98 USD per exhale.

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 06:02 PM

Yeah juicy, hit me up on the ICQ.

Plugger · 02-09-2003, 06:05 PM

call Larry Walters

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 06:06 PM

what about Call Sam?

vXS · 02-09-2003, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juicylinks
http://www.redneckthumbs.com/submit3.php

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That URL is to a test domain I have. I just moved servers and have not set the paths.

The URL to TomsPics submit page is
http://www.tomspics.com/submit3.php

PerfectionGirls · 02-09-2003, 06:15 PM

Hey Tom... send me an icq

Nardimus · 02-09-2003, 06:22 PM

get a lawyer dude

nofx · 02-09-2003, 06:22 PM

who is trying to take your domain name? whats the trademark ?

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 06:30 PM

I dont think he has a trade mark, i run a BBS with alot of hostile kids that post there.. some of them may not like the way how im moderating things there and keeping it legal. So there making threats that they have already purchased a trademark in my name and there gonna take my TGP down.

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 06:31 PM

What if i move regitars off shores or somthing? Would that protect my in anyway? I'd radther work this out without any money or any more threat emails involved.

Rochard · 02-09-2003, 06:34 PM

Trademarks can be a sticky issue. It just depends on who owns the trademark. If you haven't registered it and they have, you might be screwed.

European Lee · 02-09-2003, 06:44 PM

If you had the site online before they registered the trademark let em try to take it from you LOL

You have a 99% chance of winning *IF* it ever went to court.

Regards,

Lee

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 07:01 PM

Thanx Lee, hope your right about that one :]

Wizzo · 02-09-2003, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by European Lee
If you had the site online before they registered the trademark let em try to take it from you LOL

You have a 99% chance of winning *IF* it ever went to court.

Regards,

Lee

Exactly... Don't sweat it...

KRL · 02-09-2003, 08:49 PM

Don't take chances if its a significant site domain. Get an attorney right away who specializes in intellectual property law. There are several good firms out there that are adult friendly.

We use Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell which is the largest law firm in South Florida.

heymatty · 02-09-2003, 08:54 PM

Is your name tom?

If it is and the trademark registered after you registered the domain you are 100% clear.

Anything else, see a lawyer because trademarks are very odd.

TomsPics · 02-09-2003, 09:16 PM

Nope my name is not Tom ;[

02-09-2003, 05:46 PM	#1
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02-09-2003, 05:49 PM	#3
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	who threatened you? and second thought is do they really have a trademark or are they just trying to scare you. Lets see the email

02-09-2003, 05:49 PM	#4
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Hire a good trademark lawyer. That is what I did. DH

02-09-2003, 05:50 PM	#5
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Tom You submit page isnt working BTW

02-09-2003, 05:51 PM	#6
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	There are a number of lawyers around who specialize in domain law. If it's worth fighting for, hire someone who knows domains, not just trademarks.

02-09-2003, 05:52 PM	#7
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	Thanx for the info guys, juicy, it seems to be working for me which URL are you using? Hit me up on icq if you want.. 8218548

02-09-2003, 05:53 PM	#8
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	http://www.redneckthumbs.com/submit3.php Warning: Failed opening '/home/virtual/site13/fst/var/www/html/tgpadmin/dcommon.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/redneckthumbs/htdocs/dwhereat.php on line 2 Warning: Cannot add header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/redneckthumbs/htdocs/dwhereat.php:2) in /home/redneckthumbs/htdocs/submit3.php on line 9 Could not select database

02-09-2003, 05:54 PM	#9
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	Yeah it still works, i keep forgetting to contact the person who installed the script, ill get on it right now ;] Thanx for the reminder!

02-09-2003, 05:57 PM	#10
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	err another thing, http://www.redneckthumbs.com/submit3.php is not my submit page. http://www.tomspics.com/submit3.php But i still see the error so ill get right on it.

02-09-2003, 06:02 PM	#13
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	Yeah juicy, hit me up on the ICQ.

02-09-2003, 06:05 PM	#14
Plugger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Coast Posts: 592	call Larry Walters

02-09-2003, 06:06 PM	#15
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	what about Call Sam?

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Nardimus Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 418	get a lawyer dude

02-09-2003, 06:30 PM	#20
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	I dont think he has a trade mark, i run a BBS with alot of hostile kids that post there.. some of them may not like the way how im moderating things there and keeping it legal. So there making threats that they have already purchased a trademark in my name and there gonna take my TGP down.

02-09-2003, 06:31 PM	#21
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	What if i move regitars off shores or somthing? Would that protect my in anyway? I'd radther work this out without any money or any more threat emails involved.

02-09-2003, 06:34 PM	#22
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,339	Trademarks can be a sticky issue. It just depends on who owns the trademark. If you haven't registered it and they have, you might be screwed. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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European Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 7,133	If you had the site online before they registered the trademark let em try to take it from you LOL You have a 99% chance of winning IF it ever went to court. Regards, Lee __________________ YOUR TRAFFIC IS SAFE WITH US - CONDOM CASH PUTTING THE GAY ADULT INDUSTRY ON YOUR PC!! AFFORDABLE 2257 COMPLIANT GAY + BI CONTENT

02-09-2003, 07:01 PM	#24
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	Thanx Lee, hope your right about that one :]

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KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Don't take chances if its a significant site domain. Get an attorney right away who specializes in intellectual property law. There are several good firms out there that are adult friendly. We use Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell which is the largest law firm in South Florida. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains Last edited by KRL; 02-09-2003 at 08:51 PM..

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heymatty Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsdale :) Posts: 2,188	Is your name tom? If it is and the trademark registered after you registered the domain you are 100% clear. Anything else, see a lawyer because trademarks are very odd. __________________ Cashlantis ~ Black Book Cash

02-09-2003, 09:16 PM	#28
TomsPics Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 498	Nope my name is not Tom ;[