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What is the name of your state?Texas
I have setup a web site that has forums much like this one called
"Panhandle Linux Users Group" http://www.cureforwindows.com
It's been online for approx 2 months.
I get an email with the following content;
____________________________________________
Greetings,
It is necessary for you to be made aware of the fact that "Panhandle
Linux" is a registerecd trade mark and name belonging to "my" Company
aka Onsite/Offsite Computer Support located in Amarillo, Texas.
I respectfully request that you make the necessary changes to your site to
ensure that this conflict doesn't become a legal problem. Panhandle Linux
has been the name of my company for several years and therefore use be other entities is strictly forbidden.
I understand the fact that you were possibly unaware of this fact, PLEASE
correct this immediately.
Thank you for your immediate attention!
___________________________________________________
I wrote him back with the request for proof of registeration and got a
2 word answer back, IN COURT.
So I did a federal and state search of active trademark names and there is
none active with the name "Panhandle Linux".
So I am wondering if I can Trademark the name
"Panhandle Linux Users Group." And am I even infringing on this guys claim
of the name "Panhandle Linux" I mean that's a little grey if you ask me,
especially since I am not naming anything "Panhandle Linux" but am
describing where the linux users group is located.
I think the guy's a bonehead but hey, maybe I'm the bonehead.
Any insite appreciated.
Thanks
Widgeteye
I have setup a web site that has forums much like this one called
"Panhandle Linux Users Group" http://www.cureforwindows.com
It's been online for approx 2 months.
I get an email with the following content;
____________________________________________
Greetings,
It is necessary for you to be made aware of the fact that "Panhandle
Linux" is a registerecd trade mark and name belonging to "my" Company
aka Onsite/Offsite Computer Support located in Amarillo, Texas.
I respectfully request that you make the necessary changes to your site to
ensure that this conflict doesn't become a legal problem. Panhandle Linux
has been the name of my company for several years and therefore use be other entities is strictly forbidden.
I understand the fact that you were possibly unaware of this fact, PLEASE
correct this immediately.
Thank you for your immediate attention!
___________________________________________________
I wrote him back with the request for proof of registeration and got a
2 word answer back, IN COURT.
So I did a federal and state search of active trademark names and there is
none active with the name "Panhandle Linux".
So I am wondering if I can Trademark the name
"Panhandle Linux Users Group." And am I even infringing on this guys claim
of the name "Panhandle Linux" I mean that's a little grey if you ask me,
especially since I am not naming anything "Panhandle Linux" but am
describing where the linux users group is located.
I think the guy's a bonehead but hey, maybe I'm the bonehead.
Any insite appreciated.
Thanks
Widgeteye