DO I have a case?

[Day Dreamer]

Hey guys,

As u know I own www.northwestonline.com, the nets oldest web design firm.

I googled it today to see where I was (I have not piad my seo guy in three years) and it seems I am at the bottom, BUT....

I noticed that northwestonline.org and net are using my name.

It seems to me that since the name is trademarked, (OR. 1995) that I can sue them for damages and or get them to caugh up some cash for using the name.

Anu ideas? Or am I just deperate for cash.

P

 

[TUFKATH]

Whatever... good luck!

 

[Ray]

ur site dont work

 

[jberryhill]

If there is NOT a case, then the lawyer is ethically obligated not to bring a lawsuit.

I am heartened to see that someone understands that.

 

[fonzie_007]

What and get sued for blackmail ?

Do you even know what you are talking about? Do you know anything about law?

 

[jberryhill]

Do you even know what you are talking about? Do you know anything about law?

Do you?

http://washburnlaw.edu/wlj/44-3/articles/gree.pdf
"Theft by Coercion: Extortion, Blackmail, and Hard Bargaining"

When, if ever, should it be extortion for P to threaten that, unless
D pays him a “settlement,” he will file, or refuse to settle, a lawsuit
against her? The case law is divided on this question. Some cases
have held that a threat to file a lawsuit, even if made in bad faith, can
never constitute extortion. Other courts have allowed an extortion
charge to lie if the threatened lawsuit is shown to be frivolous.

Yes, threatening frivolous litigation to obtain something of value can be prosecuted as extortion, depending on where you are.