I have a domain that is similiar to something like "Chevrolet Cars.com"
I just received an email from "Chevrolet" and they told me that I have 15 days to stop using the site or I'll be sued by them.
Here's part of their email:
Should I just let them sue me?
I just received an email from "Chevrolet" and they told me that I have 15 days to stop using the site or I'll be sued by them.
Here's part of their email:
Our clients are the owners of the
service
mark ******** . Our clients' mark has been used continuously in the United
States
and has become well-known. The mark is also registered in
the
United States under numerous trademark registrations, including
******** , **********, *********. Full details of each of these registrations can be
made
available to you, but we are certain that you are well aware of the
renown
of our clients' marks.
Our clients have become aware that you have registered and are
utilizing the
domain name ************* to divert Internet traffic away from
our
clients' websites. As this domain name wholly incorporates our
clients'
service mark ******** and also describes our clients' services, the
unauthorized use and registration of the domain name and the apparent
intention to profit from its registration, constitutes trade mark
infringement and cyberpiracy. As such, these activities are in
violation
of our clients' rights under applicable federal and state laws.
Indeed, the
Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ("ACPA") grants to courts
the
authority to award up to $100,000 in statutory damages, plus attorneys'
fees.
We, therefore, demand that you immediately undertake the following:
1) cease use of the ************** domain name; and
2) assign to our clients the ************* domain name.
Our clients are prepared to reimburse you for your reasonable costs in
registering and transferring the domain name.
Unless we receive your written assurances within 15 days from the date
of
this letter that these steps have been taken, our client will consider
taking the appropriate action against you and any other persons
responsible
for these unlawful activities.
This letter is without prejudice to any other rights of, or remedies
available to, our client, all of which are expressly reserved.
Should I just let them sue me?