The whole thing is, I only parked this domain on Sedo and do nothing to it, and I don't see any trademark issues in my domain name. Should I reply to that email within two weeks or should I ignore it? All replies are appreciated. Thank you.
really i wouldn't worry. They are just asking what you what to do with it. the name copper is a word that can't be copyrighted the same as coated. together they are not a brand name. so relax
Can I go another extend to email to that person to sell my domain to him? When I go here Trademarks and do a "search" with "copper coated", it comes up "KOPR-KOTE" but its status is "Dead". What does it mean?
You can, but you risk cybersquatting. Look it up online. While your domain isn't the exact same spelling as the trademark in question, what the domain currently shows and how it sounds are possibly not in your favor. Check the eBay vs. PerfumeBay dispute for something similar. Sure we'd like to make money off domain names. Unfortunately one of its so- called inherent risks is it might...might...infringe someone's trademark if one is not careful enough to check. And you're dealing with a lawfirm that's no stranger to these things, either.
Clearly there isn't any trademark transgression. Probably the company's lawyer is ensuring about not having marketing troubles with: - similar or like-names on products from the competition. - difamatory sources for their products. - hype or speculation on trading like-names on domain names. This case would mean: having to use such domain for marketing, or avoid that such domain name can be used by competitors. My suggestion is: reply the letter, be kind and frank. Don't use any defensive manner, although you have every right to use your property at your will. Avoid friction. Don't try to sell at first communication, wait their answer. The best resolution would be that they can rely on your purpose definition for your domain name is not in collision course with their activities.