[Hidden-tech] Facebook problem - any wisdom?

[Naaz Hosseini]

This is a belated thank you to all who gave suggestions and words of support.  I wanted to let you know what's happened.  After speaking with a lawyer who specializes in trademarks, I have let the issue go for now, in part.  

The reason FB deleted my page so quickly and allowed the protester to have the name without any back and forth is that she has had that particular name as a URL since 2002.  Even though she never trademarked the name, that was enough for FB to drop me like a hot potato to avoid any possible lawsuits.

I have registered the same name as a URL with a dash separating the words, which I actually prefer because it is legible.  And I have posted my workshop of the same name on FB without any problem so far.  At some point, if it seems important enough, I will post a FB page with the modified name, but it may not even be necessary.  

I am considering trademarking the name down the road but that's on hold for reasons unrelated to this particular conflict.

Again thank you!

Naaz
  
Naaz Hosseini, MA, LP
Voice Empowerment, Attunement & Healing
Web: voice-empowerment.com







On Apr 27, 2011, at 1:42 PM, Rich wrote:

> 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
>> 
>> Naaz Hosseini, MA, LP
>> The Power of Your True Voice
>> Voice Empowerment & Healing
>> naaz at soundshifter.com
>> 
>> 
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