domain name dispute
 

Just curious if something like this happened to you before and what the outcome was.

I am based in the EU and run a free site on a domain that is typed similar (plural and org instead of com) like another free site. The other webmaster is now claiming he has a trademark on his name and that I violate this trademark by operating my domain.

His trademark is from the US and I am based in the EU, so I do not need to be afraid as I do not break a European law .... right????

Is there a way the other guy will be able to catch my domain from the registrar (US based)?

PS: no, I am not going to hire a bloodsucking lawyer because of a free site ....

did you buy the domain to get his type in traffic? if not, tell him to sue you

well, we both have adult traffic related to dating and escorts. His site is a messageboard and my site is a free link list. From his domain name I get about 10 searches a month.

Play hardball and call his bluff... It works 9 out of 10 times...

Lets see what happens if I just ignore him :winkwink:

Ask for proof he has it trademarked or search it up yourself. Also if its such a big issue for him why didnt he buy the .org himself. Pretty stupid.

Anyway, dont be friendly with him, tell him to piss off.

Find out if he has a trademark. At this location:

http://www.uspto.gov/

If he doesn't have a trademark on it, then pay the bastard back by trademarking it, and then going to an arbitrator, should only cost you 1400 US, and they will transfer the domain to you.

For arbitration go here:


http://www.arbforum.com
http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains
http://www.cpradr.org

Thanks for the address. The guy has a valid trademark. But it is a US trademark and they are not valid in the EU unless they are registered here and conform with the laws here.