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Domain Name Dispute — trademark office action response

Started by just_curious_dev_NC · Apr 21, 2025 · 1,284 views · 12 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
JC
just_curious_dev_NC OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

trademark office action response. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

NW
newbie_worker_today

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the relevant statute, which requires showing actionable.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

CT
CryptoTrader_2023

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

ES
eComm_Seller_2022

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

NH
need_help_renter_NC

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

JC
just_curious_homeowner_NY

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

PN
Photographer_NYC

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

HM
help_me_renter_MA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

AB
anon_buyer_today

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

FE
frustrated_employee_2026

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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