| Trademark Dispute
Hi,
I registered a couple of domains in January and recently received an email from the director of the company that owns the dot com to say I am infringing on their trademark and it could cost me tens of thousands if I don't hand it over. Usual threats I think.
Their UK trademark is of type "Certification Mark" and the domain name is part of their mark text with the certificate. It is at a status of "Examined".
I am currently doing nothing with the domain and registered it because I thought it was generic enough. I have replied saying I don't think the domain infringes their trademark but for a donation of £175 to charity I would hand it over as I can see it was in their business interest to own it.
Does anyone know if a Certification Mark trademark and owning the dot com is enough for me to just hand it over?
If its at a status of Examined does this give them any legal rights on the name?
Any help or opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
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