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I snapped the domain "relacore-for-stress-relief.com" at the end of December (it had a bit of traffic). On January 23rd, i got a letter in the mail asking me to hand over the domain because "Relacore" is trademarked.
Included with the letter was a photocopy of the US patent office registration for the relacore trademark. Interestingly, it's listed as having been registered on January 10th, 2006... 15 days after i registered the domain in question.
So, my question is this: Are trademarks retroactive? Whether or not they are, any suggestions as to what i should do?
The letter was rather amicable, and included a form for me to sign and return which states i wont be held liable for any damages if the name is turned over within 10 days.
Included with the letter was a photocopy of the US patent office registration for the relacore trademark. Interestingly, it's listed as having been registered on January 10th, 2006... 15 days after i registered the domain in question.
So, my question is this: Are trademarks retroactive? Whether or not they are, any suggestions as to what i should do?
The letter was rather amicable, and included a form for me to sign and return which states i wont be held liable for any damages if the name is turned over within 10 days.