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What is the name of your state? pa
I have a website with the string lordoftherings in its domain name. New Line is currently trying to take the a huge list of domain names with lordoftherings in them, including mine. I did not buy the name to squat or mislead ppl....it is exactly what it says it is in the domain name and has grown to a thriving resource and community. I called the U.S. patent and trademarks office and they told me that New Line can only claim one domain in their trademark. How can they be doing this?
They also say that I am selling merchandise without the approval, authorization, or endorsement of New Line, which is just completely untrue. I sell no products on the site at all, I do however link directly to New Line for products because I was approved for their affiliate program and they provide me with code to do it.....isn't that authorized?
I called their attorney that contacted me, but she was little help (siding heavily with New Line). I would post the url for the site and the fury that is starting in the forums, but don't want to spam your board. Please let me know what you guys think...thank you
P.S. I have the letter online that they sent me, if you want me to post the addy.
I have a website with the string lordoftherings in its domain name. New Line is currently trying to take the a huge list of domain names with lordoftherings in them, including mine. I did not buy the name to squat or mislead ppl....it is exactly what it says it is in the domain name and has grown to a thriving resource and community. I called the U.S. patent and trademarks office and they told me that New Line can only claim one domain in their trademark. How can they be doing this?
They also say that I am selling merchandise without the approval, authorization, or endorsement of New Line, which is just completely untrue. I sell no products on the site at all, I do however link directly to New Line for products because I was approved for their affiliate program and they provide me with code to do it.....isn't that authorized?
I called their attorney that contacted me, but she was little help (siding heavily with New Line). I would post the url for the site and the fury that is starting in the forums, but don't want to spam your board. Please let me know what you guys think...thank you
P.S. I have the letter online that they sent me, if you want me to post the addy.
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