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grantw · 04-08-2010, 03:37:03 PM

I suppose it comes down to how much you want to keep the site and how much it makes you versus the expense of defending it - if they DRS then obviously it's free unless you need advice, if they go legal then it could get costly.

They may just be trying it on and go away but then again...........

Grant

mibut · 04-08-2010, 03:52:57 PM

My first thought was that they are trying it on.
Awaiting a letter from their lawyers, which will be interesting as the letter has apparently been sent in Italian. They are also supposed to have faxed the letter to me but the number they supposedly sent the fax to was not mine and I do not own a fax anyway.
I am pretty sure that at the moment they do not understand the nominet dispute process as they "threaten" with the law in Italy.
Think a case of wait and see.

deliajen · 07-08-2010, 01:57:41 PM

i am confused to why a italian would want a uk generic domain ? if he wants it let him pay for it.....just make a figure up and multiple it by ten

how much would a specialist solicitor cost and the hassle.....ermmm i think he might be trying it on mate..

if you want to keep it then i would just ignore him

Caz · 07-08-2010, 10:32:19 PM

Who on earth registered the actual domain arearealestate.co.uk in Jan 2010 then? And there is a .com in use in florida.

bensd · 08-08-2010, 06:46:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Caz

Who on earth registered the actual domain arearealestate.co.uk in Jan 2010 then? And there is a .com in use in florida.

I don't think that is the domain, it was meant as [area]realestate.co.uk

mibut · 12-08-2010, 04:57:31 PM

An update.

Seems that the trademark has been applied for but not yet granted.
Trademark applied for is a "Figurative" mark, not a "word" mark.

Italian lawyers letter arrived today
Demands the site is shut down
Demands destruction of all materials supporting the site under my improper ownership.
Demand to be informed and supplied with adequate documentation of the above.
Demand a declaration renouncing ownership and recognizing exclusive rights for their client .....
Say that they may demand compensation for any damages in a court of law.
Various other warnings
and finally
demands a response.

Response from me will be none forthcoming and the site will continue.

04-08-2010, 03:37:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	I suppose it comes down to how much you want to keep the site and how much it makes you versus the expense of defending it - if they DRS then obviously it's free unless you need advice, if they go legal then it could get costly. They may just be trying it on and go away but then again........... Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

07-08-2010, 01:57:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
deliajen Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: loughborough,leicestershire Posts: 1,818 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (94% / 14)	i am confused to why a italian would want a uk generic domain ? if he wants it let him pay for it.....just make a figure up and multiple it by ten how much would a specialist solicitor cost and the hassle.....ermmm i think he might be trying it on mate.. if you want to keep it then i would just ignore him __________________ PizzaVouchers \| Pendant\| Loughborough

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04-08-2010, 03:52:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
mibut Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 258 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 9)	My first thought was that they are trying it on. Awaiting a letter from their lawyers, which will be interesting as the letter has apparently been sent in Italian. They are also supposed to have faxed the letter to me but the number they supposedly sent the fax to was not mine and I do not own a fax anyway. I am pretty sure that at the moment they do not understand the nominet dispute process as they "threaten" with the law in Italy. Think a case of wait and see.

07-08-2010, 10:32:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Caz Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SALFORD Posts: 1,541 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 70)	Who on earth registered the actual domain arearealestate.co.uk in Jan 2010 then? And there is a .com in use in florida.

12-08-2010, 04:57:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
mibut Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 258 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 9)	An update. Seems that the trademark has been applied for but not yet granted. Trademark applied for is a "Figurative" mark, not a "word" mark. Italian lawyers letter arrived today Demands the site is shut down Demands destruction of all materials supporting the site under my improper ownership. Demand to be informed and supplied with adequate documentation of the above. Demand a declaration renouncing ownership and recognizing exclusive rights for their client ..... Say that they may demand compensation for any damages in a court of law. Various other warnings and finally demands a response. Response from me will be none forthcoming and the site will continue.