New ask Hacker News story: Airbnb threatening me over my domain. Legit?
Airbnb threatening me over my domain. Legit?
3 by scottndecker | 14 comments on Hacker News.
Received an email from "Brandprotection@airbnb-mm.com". Is this legit? What happened to a free internet? Is anyone really going to get confused between my site and airbnb.com? What happens if I don't reply and don't change the domain? "To Whom It May Concern: As you may know, Airbnb, Inc. is the owner of the well-known trademarks, AIRBNB (Reg. No. 4884815) itslikeairbnbforyourdog.com As a trademark owner, Airbnb, Inc.is obligated to enforce its rights by taking action to ensure that others do not use its trademarks without permission, including in domain names. Registration and use of domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to Airbnb, Inc.’s trademarks, without permission, could result in a likelihood of confusion among consumers. In light of the above, we request that you respond to this e-mail within ten (10) days, informing us whether you have obtained rights from Airbnb, Inc.to register and use the domain name(s) itslikeairbnbforyourdog.com. If so, please provide us with details as to who granted you such rights and when. If not, please indicate your agreement to immediately stop using the Domain(s) and refrain from creating any new domain names using Airbnb, Inc. in any manner. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Airbnb Brand Protection"
3 by scottndecker | 14 comments on Hacker News.
Received an email from "Brandprotection@airbnb-mm.com". Is this legit? What happened to a free internet? Is anyone really going to get confused between my site and airbnb.com? What happens if I don't reply and don't change the domain? "To Whom It May Concern: As you may know, Airbnb, Inc. is the owner of the well-known trademarks, AIRBNB (Reg. No. 4884815) itslikeairbnbforyourdog.com As a trademark owner, Airbnb, Inc.is obligated to enforce its rights by taking action to ensure that others do not use its trademarks without permission, including in domain names. Registration and use of domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to Airbnb, Inc.’s trademarks, without permission, could result in a likelihood of confusion among consumers. In light of the above, we request that you respond to this e-mail within ten (10) days, informing us whether you have obtained rights from Airbnb, Inc.to register and use the domain name(s) itslikeairbnbforyourdog.com. If so, please provide us with details as to who granted you such rights and when. If not, please indicate your agreement to immediately stop using the Domain(s) and refrain from creating any new domain names using Airbnb, Inc. in any manner. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Airbnb Brand Protection"
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