Chaos Day at Ram Restaurant & Brewery in Schaumburg

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Canuck
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Chaos Day at Ram Restaurant & Brewery in Schaumburg
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I tried the beer and wish I

I tried the beer and wish I had known about it.  It was delicious.

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I've tried it, too.  Good

I've tried it, too.  Good stuff!!

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I tried it and his other

I tried it and his other offerings and they have all been delicious.  

"Give a man a beer, and he will waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he will waste a lifetime!" Bill Owen

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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

Do we have any members who are practicing attorneys?  We need a cease-and-desist letter!

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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

Mr. John Doe
[OFFENDING COMPANY]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY][STATE][ZIP]

 

Re: Infringement of Trademark Rights of [TRADEMARK OWNER].

Dear Mr. Larson:

 

This law firm represents [TRADEMARK OWNER]. (“[TRADEMARK]”) in connection with its intellectual property rights. Your use of [TRADEMARK] and [TRADEMARK] is a violation of [TRADEMARK OWNER]’s common law trademark rights, common law service mark rights, and trade name rights, and this letter constitutes [TRADEMARK OWNER]’s demand that you cease and desist any and all use of these domain names. You should immediately forward this letter to your attorney.

[TRADEMARK OWNER] is a family owned business offering [PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICE] to consumers in the Twin Cities, [LOCATION] area, and throughout Minnesota. [TRADEMARK OWNER] was registered as a Minnesota corporation in [MONTH] [YEAR] and has continually used “[TRADEMARK]” and “[TRADEMARK]” (the “Marks”) throughout Minnesota as its brand name since that time. Since its incorporation, [TRADEMARK OWNER] has continually used the Marks in advertising campaigns and in the community, including through its website at [TRADEMARK OWNER’S WEBSITE] which [TRADEMARK OWNER] registered on [DATE]. In addition, [TRADEMARK OWNER] has been actively involved in the community in its efforts to further promote its brand including its sponsorship of various events. As a result of these efforts, [TRADEMARK OWNER]’s customers, and the general public, have come to recognize [TRADEMARK OWNER] as an established and successful [PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICE] business.

Recently, [TRADEMARK OWNER] became aware of your use of the [WWW.TRADEMARK.COM] and [WWW.TRADEMARK.COM] domain names, which redirect visitors to your website. Your domain name registration date for [WWW.TRADEMARK.COM] domain was [DATE]. Your domain name registration date for [WWW.TRADEMARK.COM] was [DATE]. Under Minnesota law, common law trademark infringement occurs when a party utilizes a trade or service mark that creates a likelihood of consumer confusion.1 As you are undoubtedly aware, your domain names are exactly the same as [TRADEMARK OWNER]’s Marks.

Because of your use of these two domain names, [TRADEMARK OWNER] has already witnessed actual confusion in the market. The following incidents occurred during [DATE].

  1. [CONFUSION INCIDENT]
  1. [CONFUSION INCIDENT]
  1. [CONFUSION INCIDENT]
  1. [CONFUSION INCIDENT]
  1. [CONFUSION INCIDENT]
  1. [CONFUSION INCIDENT]

In just [X] months, [TRADEMARK OWNER] has received a number of reports of actual consumer confusion. This presumably represents a small portion of consumers who are confused but never take the time to find another way to contact [TRADEMARK OWNER] and report the confusion caused by your use of these domain names.

[TRADEMARK OWNER] has several options under Minnesota law to enforce its legal rights in the Marks. If [TRADEMARK OWNER] were to file a lawsuit against you, it would be entitled to seek: (1) preliminary and permanent injunctions; (2) actual monetary damages; (3) disgorging of any profits you have realized through your use of the Marks; (4) reimbursement of attorney’s fees required to prosecute a lawsuit against you; and (5) monetary damages for damage to [TRADEMARK OWNER]’s goodwill in the market.

Please be advised that [TRADEMARK OWNER] will undertake all appropriate steps to protect its Marks and its associated goodwill. You can avoid legal action by immediately ceasing and desisting from any and all infringing activity including use of the [WWW.TRADEMARK.COM] and [WWW.TRADEMARK.COM]. You must cease and desist all promotion and/or marketing of [PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICE] on these domain names. You are hereby put on notice that [TRADEMARK OWNER] and I will be monitoring your use of these domain names for this purpose. Additionally, you must execute a copy of this letter and send it to this firm within seven (7) days of the receipt of this letter. I recommend you consult with an attorney before taking any action.

If you or your attorney have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

[ATTORNEY]
[LAW FIRM]

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Rich
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I'd settle for free tickets

I'd settle for free tickets to all future releases, if that can be negotiated.

Kyle N
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I know you're joking, but I

I know you're joking, but I deal with IP a bunch at work and have a few connections ;)

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We should all show up to the

We should all show up to the event in CHAOS shirts and hats!

The emperor is not as forgiving as i am

Rich
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That would certainly satisy

That would certainly satisy the 6 "Confusion Incidents"

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Are we Trademarked?  I don't

Are we Trademarked?  I don't see an ™ or ® anywhere on any of our logos.

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Can't we just cut out a small

Can't we just cut out a small ®, tape it to the big Chaos sign at the BH,  and send them a photo of it? We can include a "settlement offer" for a couple of cases...