Hello from a domain domain dispute law clerk

[lawyerevolved]

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking for a while so I thought I'd register and say hello. I have a small portfolio of domains, but more importantly I am a clerk with an IP firm that has a large domain dispute practice (We are listed in the recommended links, but I'm not going to advertise so don't worry ).

I've written a few UDRP complaints and answers, and I can answer any basic questions that you may have about trademark, copyright, or IP law in general. I can't give you legal advice though; you'll have to contact a real attorney for that. Please forgive me if I am slow in getting back to you though. We are entering the law school reading period for exams, so it's a hectic time.

Happy domaining, and try not to be identical or confusingly similar.

 

[Ronald Regging]

What was the outcome? I can't take the suspense any longer.

Actually I didn't see the ending, but it's probably rather predictable, haha Sorry!

 

[Red Rock]

Actually I didn't see the ending, but it's probably rather predictable, haha Sorry!

LOL,
You just made this thread interesting again...
then you go and leave us hanging.

LOL!

 

[jberryhill]

ahhh I love lawyers`s fights

Aww, calm down. It was merely a helpful suggestion that using "lawyer" in a username may not be a good idea. That's all.

If you liked the kung fu movie, then you must read The Kruton Interface:

http://www.amazon.com/Kruton-Interface-Ace-science-fiction/dp/0441142273

Krutons are shape changing slime molds. They are also all lawyers. Now they have a plot to sue the Human race and only one ship of the line stands in their way; the USS Repulse. The Repulse has a new captain, Captain David Wanker (Vahn-ker) and a crew made up of the worst in the service. Wanker and crew must escort Rufus T. Strangefinger to the Kruton Interface to test a new interstellar drive.

Basically, every life form on Kruton is a lawyer, and the way they establish dominance over everything else in the galaxy is by suing it.

 

[Michelle]

Welcome to Namepros :gl:

 

[-REECE-]

I sent the OP some NP$ so he can change his name. I'm sure he meant no harm nor do I believe he was intentionally trying to misrepresent himself.

At the same time, I don't think anyone who isn't an actual lawyer should be going around giving any legal advice in this subforum without a HUGE DISCLAIMER that they aren't actually a lawyer. Choosing a name with the word lawyer in it certainly does suggest to others that one is a lawyer...

When I come to this subforum (as someone who knows nothing about the laws related to domain names), I want to know the law -- not what someone thinks the law is. I certainly wouldn't appreciate getting advice from someone who I'm led to believe is a lawyer and then finding out that:

1. This person isn't actually a lawyer.
2. The advice I received is incorrect and potentially exposes me to legal ramifications.

 

[Red Rock]

Reece,
This is why you were voted Member of the Month.
That was a very kind act!

 

[jberryhill]

The advice I received is incorrect and potentially exposes me to legal ramifications.

In point of fact "legal advice" cannot be competently given on a forum anyway, lawyer or not.

For one thing, the immediate waiver of confidentiality and privilege would be malpractice.

A question like, "If I register a TM as a domain name, then what's the worst that can happen?" can be generally answered, as can any number of general questions or hypotheticals.

But you should never, ever, ever, mistake anything you read on a forum with legal advice.

 

[weblord]

OP got scared I guess

Last Activity: 04-14-2008 06:47 PM

 

[Dave_Z]

OP got scared I guess

Or studying.

 

[jberryhill]

OP got scared I guess

People do have lives other than obsessively reading online forums, you know.

 

[italiandragon]

People do have lives other than obsessively reading online forums, you know.

LOL @ JB

You hit the nail with him on that

And regarding "the lawyer`s fights" I was just kidding, sorry.

I really like law and am seriously looking forward to study it soon, I`m just settilng a few big things in my life right now.

 

[-REECE-]

Just goes to show how little I know about the law

In point of fact "legal advice" cannot be competently given on a forum anyway, lawyer or not.

For one thing, the immediate waiver of confidentiality and privilege would be malpractice.

A question like, "If I register a TM as a domain name, then what's the worst that can happen?" can be generally answered, as can any number of general questions or hypotheticals.

But you should never, ever, ever, mistake anything you read on a forum with legal advice.

I really like law and am seriously looking forward to study it soon, I`m just settilng a few big things in my life right now.

Best of luck with that Lorenzo! If I was motivated enough to ever return to school, law would definitely be my choice. Ever so fun to read up on domain disputes and admire the lawyers who win them

 

[italiandragon]

Just goes to show how little I know about the law






Best of luck with that Lorenzo! If I was motivated enough to ever return to school, law would definitely be my choice. Ever so fun to read up on domain disputes and admire the lawyers who win them

Thanks, you never know, I may specialise in domain and TM issues

We`ll see, possibly I`ll start this year. The housing crisis here has delayed my plans that was to start this past February.