I'm no attorney, but from what I've seen, they (the isp) cannot argue too
much if your tradename/trademark is the primary portion of the domain name.
Plus, it doesn't hurt when it's shown it was registered for your use.
trademark infractions are pretty clearly interpreted.
Randy Armbrecht
Global Web Solutions, Inc.
(804) 346-5300
(877) 800-GLOBAL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curtis Faulkner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 3:57 PM
Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] List question ----> branches into an OffTopic
> >Not much you can do about it, the domain is their property.
> >
> >Len
>
> That's what I've been thinking. It was a mistake that could have been
> prevented had someone been on staff that knew how to register a domain
back
> then. Oh well, I'm stuck with others mistakes and will keep trying. I
> really don't have a leg to stand on since we can't claim trademark on the
> name walkerschools.
>
> >We have assisted various organizations moving from "greedy" isp's to
> >us....after a few attempts to get any papers signed, a letter from our
> >attorney usually works to get things going.
> >
> >Randy Armbrecht
> >Global Web Solutions, Inc.
>
> I don't know if it would work in this case, as you can see in Len's
posting.
> If you think it would, e-mail me off-list.
>
> -Curtis
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