Domain Trademark Dispute

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by elklabone, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. #1
    I picked up companynamedistributors.com in an auction a few years ago and redirected it to our website which is a directory of companyname independent representatives.

    Companyname has just emailed me informing me of a trademark dispute and asking me to turn the domain over to them.

    Godaddy values the domain at over $13,000.

    I'm guessing I'd lose a UDRP dispute, and I kind of hate to waste money on a lawyer over a domain we're not really using

    What should I do?

    Think someone would want to purchase it knowing there is a possible dispute over the domain?
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2010
    elklabone, Apr 20, 2010 IP
  2. CanadianEh

    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    If they have a legitimate trademark then it would not be worth pursuing. You are right that the lawyer fees would easily exceed the real value of the domain.
     
    CanadianEh, Apr 20, 2010 IP
  3. 77A

    77A Peon

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    See if there's a way that another company with same or similar name could claim name. Maybe they'd want to buy
     
    77A, Apr 20, 2010 IP