OT: Question for the lawyers out there

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Peter charges more than that for a handshake in the lobby.

It takes time to get down to the lobby. I imagine 2K would not even have paid for a handshake at Skadden.

[FrankWakefield]

I think what greendodger and Leon said are sagacious... Sounds like you did not trademark the name, so I think you don't chase that.

If you don't leave it alone, then a somewhat friendly letter (although it probably won't sound friendly after it's translated) might establish what kind of cards you were dealing with in your business (I think I've gotten one of your business cards a few times over the years), and that so long as their business is in that new stuff, there should be no problem. But I don't think that'll be an inexpensive letter for you.

Now about those $2k handshakes... y'all are thinking pre-Covid. Get with the times, take 4 or 5 large with you.

[DennyH]

The discussion about business name rights seems very relevant to me. In situations like this, it’s essential to consult lawyers who understand commercial law. I found a very useful guide about business litigation and protecting a company’s name on this site.