instantassistnt
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Good Afternoon,
I hold the trademark to an often immitated name in my field. I have successfully defended this trademark against cancellation with the help of a very good intellectual property attorney.
If you are familiar with trademarks, you know it is up to the owner to police people using the mark. I do so on a regular basis on the popular social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). I have had the accounts of MANY people using my name removed or disabled.
Unfortunately, I found 2 more on Tuesday and Facebook removed both within 24 hours (they are wonderful to work with, much better than Twitter!). One of the infringers has no idea what IP law is and has enlisted the help of 2 of their cronies post false, slanderous, libelous comments on each and every post on my business' Facebook page. Actually, it appears that they have nothing else to do with the intensity and frequency of these posts.
The sad thing is that my clients are seeing this. There are even threats (none physical) included. I have saved each to a document so I have a "paper trail". My IP attorney has suggested contacting a libel attorney in their state, which I may do.
Is there any advice you can give me for not only what to do next (a cease and desist letter is being sent to them, but I want to address and stop this barrage of slander. My husband wants me to make a police report, but I am hesitant as they have more pressing crimes to deal with.
Your advice is truly appreciated!
Thank you!
I hold the trademark to an often immitated name in my field. I have successfully defended this trademark against cancellation with the help of a very good intellectual property attorney.
If you are familiar with trademarks, you know it is up to the owner to police people using the mark. I do so on a regular basis on the popular social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). I have had the accounts of MANY people using my name removed or disabled.
Unfortunately, I found 2 more on Tuesday and Facebook removed both within 24 hours (they are wonderful to work with, much better than Twitter!). One of the infringers has no idea what IP law is and has enlisted the help of 2 of their cronies post false, slanderous, libelous comments on each and every post on my business' Facebook page. Actually, it appears that they have nothing else to do with the intensity and frequency of these posts.
The sad thing is that my clients are seeing this. There are even threats (none physical) included. I have saved each to a document so I have a "paper trail". My IP attorney has suggested contacting a libel attorney in their state, which I may do.
Is there any advice you can give me for not only what to do next (a cease and desist letter is being sent to them, but I want to address and stop this barrage of slander. My husband wants me to make a police report, but I am hesitant as they have more pressing crimes to deal with.
Your advice is truly appreciated!
Thank you!