Ceast and Desist Order from Bodog

[zman]

Dear xxxx xxxxxxx:

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
bodogstrife.com, 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 bodogstrife.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 bodogstrife.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,

James Narraway
c/o Bodog IP Holdings, Ltd.

Can they legally do this even if im not intending to host a site there? Im just using it to use the domain name to send emails to bodog over a 10k amount.

[Casinomeister]

Can they legally do this even if im not intending to host a site there? Im just using it to use the domain name to send emails to bodog over a 10k amount.

You don't mess with people's trademarks.

Why do you need this domain name? To send emails to them? Doesn't make much sense.

If you want legal advice, you should hire a lawyer.

[Slotster!]

It's definitely interesting that Bodog, of all people, are getting all in a lather over domain names.

'Bodogstrife'

But, yeah, it's a bit naughty and in my experience - best to just give it up and avoid the hassle.

[catrina m]

If I remember correctly bodog had a domain dispute 3 years ago or so that temporarily shut the site down.

They had to redirect.

Any one else remember this?

[Slotster!]

If I remember correctly bodog had a domain dispute 3 years ago or so that temporarily shut the site down.

They had to redirect.

Any one else remember this?

Heh hee... Yep. Was it not just last year though!? I dunno... I get confused easily these days. That's why I thought this was ironic.

[suzecat]

Can they legally do this even if im not intending to host a site there? Im just using it to use the domain name to send emails to bodog over a 10k amount.

Gee zman, they sound kinda pissed. Do you have lots of cash you want to give a lawyer to fight this? Intellectual Property lawyers ain't cheap!

[Simmo!]

So if I get you, you got the domain name and are emailing Bodog from it over a dispute you have with them to emphasise the point?

I like it Certainly made them notice lol. Why not give them the domain and register "full-of-hot-ayre.com" and use that to take up the fight Or just make light of it and tell them that you only registered it and are using it to make a point. They might see the light side. But then again...

[Audioz]

Was it not just last year though!?

It must happened last year, because i only started to play there about 1 1/2 year ago and they had their old webside www.bodog.com

[Slotster!]

register "full-of-hot-ayre.com"

bodogs-danglies.com
CalvinWhine.com

[zman]

hahah.

Yeah i registered it to make a point. Too bad it took them like a few weeks to figure it out

Im giving it up but its funny how they used caps as if im scared of that