Domain issues NEED HELP URGENT!!!

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by unlisted80, Jun 2, 2009.

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    I bought a domain related to a keyword "Barbie" for example barbie_x___.com. They said its infringement and request me to shutdown the site which I did. NOW they want the domain name transfer to them as well. What should I do?

    Please notes: "Barbie" is trademark by "mattel" should give the domain to them or keep it?

    Thanks
     
    unlisted80, Jun 2, 2009 IP
  2. spiderbyte

    spiderbyte Active Member

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    Who said they wanted you to transfer it? It sounds fishy, like you are being scammed.

    Barbie is actually a nickname of Barbara. You can always use that. Do you know a Barbara by chance? lol
     
    spiderbyte, Jun 2, 2009 IP
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    you can alway use it ,yes it sound scamie
     
    egytopp, Jun 7, 2009 IP
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    same thing happened to me few months back, dnt wry, the chicanery might be to just acquire the domain
     
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    The likelihood of this being an illegitimate request for this domain of yours, is 99.9%. When a company claims rights of a domain, you will know. It usually includes various emails from attorneys (with a contact number), real letters sent to your address, and even phone calls.
     
    The Rover, Jun 7, 2009 IP
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    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Dave Zan, Jun 7, 2009 IP