Damn Bodog Legal Dept

[the27offsuit.com]

Bought a domain a few months ago bodoglifebonus.com and never even devoleped it yet as i am having a site built for it and it is still not ready , so theres nothing on the domain .

2 days ago get a cease and desist letter that im not allowed to use the word bodog in any domain .

Told there legal dept that the site was going to be 100% bodog , with only links to the bodog properties , but they do not want to hear about it .

Just want to know what others have done in this situation , Really couldnt care less as im just going to let it expire , thats what i told them , then they can claim it .

[TheDonk]

I wonder why Bodog would be so itchy about their domain names ?

I know...smart ass.

I don't know what else you can do but give it up, but that's why you should always ask the sites before building a domain like this. Some sites like it, some tolerate it, some won't let you do it.

[the27offsuit.com]

Id really like to see someone from bodog come sue me in the USA for owning a gambling domain name .

But anyway , i disabled the domain , and told them when it expires they can pick it up .

[bodoglifepoker.com]

I legally can not offer you advice but before you do anything possibly you should check out www.bodoglifepoker.com

[kaus]

I registered a bunch of domains the other day...literally just maybe two days ago and I now have 4 cease and desist and they want me to immediatly unlock these domains and allow them to take them.

The best part is they have yet to even get indexed...lol

We write on behalf of Bodog IP Holdings, Ltd. (“Bodog IP”). Certain intellectual property assets related to Bodog properties, leading providers of entertainment services and goods under a variety of “Bodog” brands, are held by Bodog IP. Bodog IP holds the BODOG trademark which is registered in the United States (Reg. No. 2930682) and the European Union (Reg. No. 004491387). The BODOG Mark is well-known and famous; it is used to provide online wagering and gaming services, gaming educational services, as well entertainment properties in various other fields. The BODOG Mark is used in connection with the www.bodoglife.com and www.bodoglife.net Internet domain names (among others), which are also well known.
It has come to our attention that you are currently operating a web site at [SIZE=null]http://www.xxxxx.com/[/size] , a domain name that infringes the BODOG Mark (the “Infringing Domain Name”). You are using the Infringing Domain Name to obtain Internet traffic intended for Bodog, by causing Internet users to mistakenly believe that your web site is associated with, sponsored or endorsed by, or otherwise related to Bodog.
Bodog IP did not authorize your use of the BODOG Mark in the Domain Name. Bodog is neither affiliated, connected, nor associated with you, and neither sponsors nor endorses your business. Thus, your unauthorized use of Bodog IP’s intellectual property may constitute, among other things, trademark infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin and cybersquatting – in violation of various international and U.S. laws, including 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a), 1125(c) and 1125(d).
Bodog IP would prefer to resolve this matter amicably, if such a resolution can be reached promptly. To avoid the necessity of Bodog IP taking legal action to protect its intellectual property, Bodog IP demands immediate written confirmation that you will comply with the following terms:
1. IMMEDIATELY AMD PERMANENTLY CEASE USING THE http://www.xxxxxx.com/ DOMAIN NAME AND ANY OTHER DOMAIN NAME INCORPORATING BODOG’S TRADEMARKS OR ANY VARIANT THEREOF;
2. IMMEDIATELY TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO TRANSFER TO BODOG IP (OR ITS DESIGNEE) THE REGISTRATION OF THE http://www.xxxxxx.com/ DOMAIN NAME AND ANY OTHER DOMAIN NAMES WITHIN YOUR CONTROL THAT INCORPORATE THE BODOG MARK OR ANY VARIANT THEREOF, INCLUDING (A) UNLOCKING THE DOMAIN NAME (B) PROVIDING US WITH THE AUTHORIZATION CODE FOR THE DOMAIN NAME; AND (C) SUBSEQUENTLY EXECUTING ANY CORRESPONDENCE OR OTHER DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSFER; AND
3. AGREE NOT TO USE ANY NAME, MARK, OR DOMAIN NAME WHICH INCORPORATES THE BODOG MARK OR ANY VARIANT THEREOF, OR INFRINGES ANY OTHER TRADEMARK OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNED BY BODOG IP.
You must provide us with written assurance that you will fully comply with Bodog IP’s demands within forty-eight (48) hours of the date of this email. Should you fail to comply, Bodog IP stands ready to pursue its available legal options.
The demands made herein are not made to the exclusion of other rights or remedies to which Bodog IP is entitled, and nothing in this letter, nor any act or omission by Bodog IP, shall be construed as a waiver of any right or remedy possessed by Bodog IP or its affiliated entities, all of which are expressly reserved.
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
Best Regards,
Bodog IP Holdings, Ltd.

[bodoglifepoker.com]

Originally Posted by kaus

Holy shit and excuse my language on this but seriously I registered a bunch of domains the other day...literally just maybe two days ago and I now have 4 cease and desist and they want me to immediatly unlock these domains and allow them to take them.

The best part is they have yet to even get indexed...lol

KAUS, I highly recommend you check out www.bodoglifepoker.com and review the site close. They legally cannot take your www from You if done right.

[kaus]

Well like was pointed out to me earlier my affiliate earnings from other sites are more important than a domain which cost me $15...but none the less I have sent them a response asking for the purpose behind unlocking teh domain if it is no longer live.

[the27offsuit.com]

Originally Posted by bodoglifepoker.com

KAUS, I highly recommend you check out www.bodoglifepoker.com and review the site close. They legally cannot take your www from You if done right.

It is understood that they cannot legally take the domains away ,

Problem is most of us are affiliates with them , and we do not want them closing our affiliate accounts , and losing monthly income that we took years to build up

[Kef272]

Originally Posted by the27offsuit.com

Problem is most of us are affiliates with them , and we do not want them closing our affiliate accounts , and losing monthly income that we took years to build up

That's what I'd be afraid of. I like receiving my bodog check every month

[kaus]

I got a nice reply back from them and they said followed by q uote that affiliates are not allowed to own any domain or run a PPC campaign with anything related to the trademarks of bodog...so this guy was nice about it and offered to buy them back at cost