- Dec 20, 2002
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I registered a domain name {name}.xyz I was notified during registration that the name was trademarked by CBS Interactive and that I could not use the domain name in any capacity that would infringe their trademark.
I am not referring to their show in any way and therefor am not infringing on their trademark. They are saying I am infringing and that I am to give up the domain to them within 7 days.
The domain has nothing at the site except a blank white page while I build the site (which is for my son).
Do I have any recourse?
UPDATE:
I asked the lawyer to provide in writing by certified mail all instances where I have infringed on their trademark and that the site was obtained legally, with good faith, and with knowledge that I could not use the site in any regards to their show. I further explained that it is my son's name and used for family purposes. This is the response:
Yay!
I am not referring to their show in any way and therefor am not infringing on their trademark. They are saying I am infringing and that I am to give up the domain to them within 7 days.
The domain has nothing at the site except a blank white page while I build the site (which is for my son).
Do I have any recourse?
UPDATE:
I asked the lawyer to provide in writing by certified mail all instances where I have infringed on their trademark and that the site was obtained legally, with good faith, and with knowledge that I could not use the site in any regards to their show. I further explained that it is my son's name and used for family purposes. This is the response:
Dear Mr. L,
Thank you for your email of October 21, 2014 concerning the above-referenced matter.
Based on your representation that your child’s name is Dexter, the associated website will be used by your family and that you will not be using any elements from our TV series in connection with your website, we will consider this matter closed.
The foregoing should not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any rights or remedies possessed by CBS, or any affiliated party, all of which are expressly reserved.
Best regards,
Rachael Pierce
Yay!
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