Re: Music Trademark and Domain name

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On 6/17/01, Rachel wrote:
> Hi,
> I have done a lot of case study but can't come with
> anything
> that really answers my problem.
> I sell sheet music for a living.
> I have registered numerous generic domain names. I
also
> registered a domain name that includes the last name
of
> a
> famous composer added to music.com
> I purposely avoided registering the full name of the
> composer to avoid any problems. They have their
> trademarked
> names registered in their names already. I
> registered the name to in effect announce that I sell
> this
> composers music.
> I am a licensed dealer for this music. Now the
> attorneys for
> this composer's estate are wanting the domain.
> I am not using the name for any other purpose than to
> legitimately sell their sanctioned sheets and books.
> Just wondering if I should just throw in the towel and
> let
> it go.
> Thanks,
> Rachel

Hi Rachel--

The answer to the question depends on a lot of issues which
you haven't discussed here. A lot depends on your intent.
The composer's estate could see you as a cybersquatter. For
further discussion, feel free to contact me at
johnsonk@arentfox.com.

Re: Music Trademark and Domain name, 10/19/01, by mel.

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