[Hidden-tech] Facebook problem - any wisdom?

[Rich]

it seem odd FB acted so fast and gave it to them unless the other person provided some
solid documentation
Trademarks do not need to be registered - you only have to show a pattern of use,
not sure how the international issue plays into this.

How that relates to reclaiming it is the problem -- now FB acted reversing is an issue,
although I doubt
you need to sue -- you will probably need to talk to an IP lawyer to get the best plan of
action.
I'd also google for people with stories about resolving such issues w/ FB.

Rich

On 4/27/2011 11:15 AM, Naaz Hosseini wrote:
>   
> Dear Hidden-Techies,
>
> It's my turn to have a Facebook headache.
>
> Quick setup: 2 days ago someone in Canada contested my Facebook business page using the
> name I've used for a decade.  She claimed she owns that name and that I have stolen her
> brand.  I checked, and she has not trademarked the name.  Unfortunately, I haven't
> either.  She called me once and posted comments repeatedly on my page for 12 hours, then
> complained to Facebook.  Facebook removed my page just like that.  She now has posted a
> page with the same name but has not posted any info yet.
>
> I understand that the only way to sue Facebook is to retain a lawyer in California.
>  This is not an option for me.
>
> I have responded to Facebook with evidence that I have been using the name as well and
> that she has no more rights to it than I.  They removed my page anyway.
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts, knowledge, experience that you can share with me? 
>
> Thank you,
>
> Naaz
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