I wonder what is the recent law says ?

[.biz]

I've received a phone call followed by this threatening email. What would you guys response to this kind of email?


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael [mailto:michael@the22group.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 2:42 PM
Subject: RE: Domain "RobertRyan.com"

Jay -

Look at the recent laws. If you are not "Robert Ryan", you don't have
rights to the name if it is contested. We will go directly to ICANN, take
it from you and can file a lawsuit for costs. We WILL pursue this to the
fullest extent of the law. The question you have to ask is, is it worth it
for you?

PLEASE CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.

Further, Robert Ryan does not have to be a register TM with the Federal
government to be given common law trademark rights.

Please allow us to do this swiftly. I will send a transfer request upon
your reply.

Regards,
Michael


At 05:54 PM 4/20/2004 +0000, you wrote:
>Hi Michael,
>
>We searched thru the US trademark database and didn't see "Robert Ryan" or
>"RobertRyan" listed as a live trademark.
>
>We run a business and registered the domain for legitimate use. I suggest
>that you use other domain names for your web site.
>
>Regards,
>Jay
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Michael [mailto:michael@the22group.com]
>Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 4:34 PM
>Subject: Domain: "RobertRyan.com"
>
>Jay,
>
>We spoke early today.
>
>I am counsel for Robert Ryan. We realized the domain, RobertRyan.com was
>expired and we were planning to register it when it became available.
>
>Robert Ryan is a well known figure in emerging business marketing and we
>believe we have full rights to the name as our trademark.
>
>I would like to make arrangements to transfer the domain over to us
>immediately. We appreciate your prompt attention in this matter.
>
>We also refer over 150 web design jobs every month to sub contractors. I
>encourage you to submit your resume to us as well. We may be able to offer
>your services as one of our approved designers.
>
>Regards,
>Michael Quinn
>Counsel
>The 22 Group, LLC.
>702-655-5405

[Sharpy]

Hopefuly one of our legal experts will chime in.

If they were planning to register it when it became available, why didn't they use the same threats and follow through on them, with the previous owner.?

If they were the previous owner, why didn't they just renew it(pay redemption fee) before it dropped? Surely, as a well known figure in "in emerging business marketing" they could afford it.

Might be sour grapes due to a missed opportunity. How did you get the name?

[.biz]

Thank you for the comment.

From their email I don't think they were the previoius owner and they never claim so. Anyway, I'm not sure either.

How did I get the name? Just look thru the drop list and register manually.

[Acro]

They are either bluffing or you'll find out soon. Do not engage in any further communication with them without consulting with an attorney.

[Rocket2Uranus]

I think they are huffing and puffing and bluffing. Blow it off until you hear from their lawyer, then decide whether or not to fight it.

[Steen]

Further, Robert Ryan does not have to be a register TM with the Federal
government to be given common law trademark rights.

Is it just me or is that sentence very poorly worded? I wonder who this/these person/people is/are.

[.biz]

Thanks all for the comments.

My response for now is to have his attorney send me a certified mail, and will stop responding his email.