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I have received a letter from a trademark service (Seems to be a bog standard online service) who are advising via letter that I withdraw a UK registered Trademark that I filled In November 2017 and was finalised in February. Their client is based in the US and has no known registered trademarks in the UK or US, or anywhere else in the world, but has recently filled in the US in March 2018. They are advising that I withdraw my EU Trademark application and my UK trademark already registered in order to avoid substantial legal costs due to opposition. I believe I am within my right to use my registered trademark in the UK.
I believe this is bullying and that the opponent is threatening legal action, and has already publicly admitted to carrying out several actions against myself, including the invitation of soliciting an email spam campaign against my person email, and the importation of a registered trademarked product without licence (counterfeit). The opponent states that he has been selling his version of a product which is identical in name but different in design for “over 20 years”. The opponent lives and residues in the United States.
My product designs are my own and the trademark was registered after having searched for any potential opposing trademarks. The product represents substantial income to my business at present and any challenge to this would have severe consequences to my financial situation.
I'm looking for an experience IP solicitor firm in London or around which can advise me on all my options and scenario's so we can make a decision on how best to proceed.
I believe this is bullying and that the opponent is threatening legal action, and has already publicly admitted to carrying out several actions against myself, including the invitation of soliciting an email spam campaign against my person email, and the importation of a registered trademarked product without licence (counterfeit). The opponent states that he has been selling his version of a product which is identical in name but different in design for “over 20 years”. The opponent lives and residues in the United States.
My product designs are my own and the trademark was registered after having searched for any potential opposing trademarks. The product represents substantial income to my business at present and any challenge to this would have severe consequences to my financial situation.
I'm looking for an experience IP solicitor firm in London or around which can advise me on all my options and scenario's so we can make a decision on how best to proceed.
