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Domain Name Dispute — software patent eligibility after Alice

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Hypothetical question

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

software patent eligibility after Alice. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

Illustrative response

Important clarification on arbitration: if your contract has a mandatory arbitration clause, you generally CAN'T sue in court. But here's the thing — filing for arbitration is often MORE intimidating to companies because they have to pay the arbitration fees (often $3,000-5,000 for the company's share). Use this to your advantage just saying.

Domain Name Dispute — software patent eligibility after Alice

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