Legal Question in Intellectual Property in North Carolina
domain name dispute
i recently received a cease and desist order from a law firm regarding one of their clients. it seems they think LOFTCREATIONS.COM is too similar to ANNTAYLORLOFT.COM. i think this is ridiculas. am i crazy?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: domain name dispute
I agree with you. I would like to review the C + D letter before final opinion, but you should assert your rights m
Re: domain name dispute
Unless you are using the site itself to trade on Ann Taylor products, or knockoffs, or otherwise using it in "bad faith," you should be OK. But you need to respond to this, and be prepared to defend your right to the domain name.
Re: domain name dispute
Most people with intellectual property rights want to expand the scope of those rights as much as possible, but I believe this is probably beyond the proper scope of their rights. You may never hear from them again, but if you do let me know and I'll tell you your options. For now, I would ignore their letter.