I have a domain since 2005 with solid plans to use for a venture. But, like most of us, we have day jobs, families, and many ideas; not just one.
Suddenly, one loan shark registered `${name}capital.com` domain, the `${name} Capital` trademark, and, also, the pretty broad term of `${name}` as a trademark as well, and I missed the deadline to appeal the trademark as, obviously, I don't actively monitor the USPTO publishing, nor I pay dearly for trademark monitoring services and the like.
Before applying for the trademark, he asked me if I have the domain for sale, but I did not reply. He later texted me asking if I'd take $200 bucks for it, and I replied that I have plans for the domain.
Today, he's sending threats that he'll file a UDRP against me.
Can you, please, advice?
Edit: The trademark is registered for financial services and I have no plans to use the domain for that.
Edit 2: According to the responses so far, the advice is: Don't buy any domain you're not having a trademark on. And I can't agree with it! We all have many domains we want to use for future ventures.
Suddenly, one loan shark registered `${name}capital.com` domain, the `${name} Capital` trademark, and, also, the pretty broad term of `${name}` as a trademark as well, and I missed the deadline to appeal the trademark as, obviously, I don't actively monitor the USPTO publishing, nor I pay dearly for trademark monitoring services and the like.
Before applying for the trademark, he asked me if I have the domain for sale, but I did not reply. He later texted me asking if I'd take $200 bucks for it, and I replied that I have plans for the domain.
Today, he's sending threats that he'll file a UDRP against me.
Can you, please, advice?
Edit: The trademark is registered for financial services and I have no plans to use the domain for that.
Edit 2: According to the responses so far, the advice is: Don't buy any domain you're not having a trademark on. And I can't agree with it! We all have many domains we want to use for future ventures.