Twitter trademark problem help needed - GoFuckYourself.com

Umbalabob · 07-31-2012, 05:55 AM

Hi guys,

maybe somebody of you has an idea how to handle a problem with Twitter.
The name of our affiliateprogram is already registered on Twitter. Unfortunately not by a representative of our company. Twitter offers a special online form for problems like this. I sent them everything they ask for in this form including a scan that we are owner of the trademark. No reaction, only a standart mail we take care about this. After a few weeks without reaction I replied on this mail and also twitter to their support (they have no real support

)
So our name is still in possession of the other person and this sucks

If somebody has an idea to speed up this thing it would be really great.

Greatings from Prague to the rest of the world

hostmyxxx · 07-31-2012, 05:45 PM

Twitter, Inc.
1355 Market St, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94103

Try sending registered/certified mail attention legal
may not get a response, but worth a try

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbalabob

Hi guys,

maybe somebody of you has an idea how to handle a problem with Twitter.
The name of our affiliateprogram is already registered on Twitter. Unfortunately not by a representative of our company. Twitter offers a special online form for problems like this. I sent them everything they ask for in this form including a scan that we are owner of the trademark. No reaction, only a standart mail we take care about this. After a few weeks without reaction I replied on this mail and also twitter to their support (they have no real support

)
So our name is still in possession of the other person and this sucks

If somebody has an idea to speed up this thing it would be really great.

Greatings from Prague to the rest of the world

Umbalabob · 08-01-2012, 01:06 AM

THX

hostmyxxx · 08-01-2012, 06:37 PM

NP Good Luck!!!

Umbalabob · 08-06-2012, 01:36 AM

For those of you that have maybe the same problem, start to annoy them after 1 month replying a few times on their automatical ticket and they help you. Just got back the account :-)

hostmyxxx · 08-13-2012, 05:39 PM

Good Job!! Congrats!

DigitalTheory · 08-13-2012, 05:48 PM

I bought a domain and the twitter account was taken, but not currently being used so I emailed them and a few days later it was mine, didn't have to send them any documents or anything. I have never really had issues getting things taken care of on twitter.

Umbalabob · 08-14-2012, 05:50 AM

Then you had a lot of luck, we are not the only company with that problem... But good that you have your account and we too :-)
So let´s make some social media money

revisionlegal · 09-20-2012, 06:44 PM

Twitter is the worst for these types of claims. The best way to protect yourself is to get a registered trademark, as Twitter does not recognize common law trademark rights. Instead, you have to submit an "impersonation claim," which is a joke. I've brought this to the attention of their legal department, but it appears that they don't plan to do anything about, which subjects them to the potential for secondary liability claims, such as vicarious liability and contributory trademark infringement.

DomainDad · 10-12-2012, 02:43 AM

Our company name was taken by someome on twitter. We filled out there form and got our name within 30days. Of course we sent over proof.

07-31-2012, 05:55 AM	#1
Umbalabob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bukarest Posts: 392	Twitter trademark problem help needed Hi guys, maybe somebody of you has an idea how to handle a problem with Twitter. The name of our affiliateprogram is already registered on Twitter. Unfortunately not by a representative of our company. Twitter offers a special online form for problems like this. I sent them everything they ask for in this form including a scan that we are owner of the trademark. No reaction, only a standart mail we take care about this. After a few weeks without reaction I replied on this mail and also twitter to their support (they have no real support ) So our name is still in possession of the other person and this sucks If somebody has an idea to speed up this thing it would be really great. Greatings from Prague to the rest of the world __________________ In House Dating offers CPL and Revshare, API + WLs Hit me up for more infos Skype: S.muehli Instagram: Affpal [email protected] Youtube

08-01-2012, 01:06 AM	#3
Umbalabob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bukarest Posts: 392	THX __________________ In House Dating offers CPL and Revshare, API + WLs Hit me up for more infos Skype: S.muehli Instagram: Affpal [email protected] Youtube

08-01-2012, 06:37 PM	#4
hostmyxxx Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 38	NP Good Luck!!! __________________ White Label Cam Solution - 25% RevShare

08-06-2012, 01:36 AM	#5
Umbalabob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bukarest Posts: 392	For those of you that have maybe the same problem, start to annoy them after 1 month replying a few times on their automatical ticket and they help you. Just got back the account :-) __________________ In House Dating offers CPL and Revshare, API + WLs Hit me up for more infos Skype: S.muehli Instagram: Affpal [email protected] Youtube

08-13-2012, 05:39 PM	#6
hostmyxxx Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 38	Good Job!! Congrats! __________________ White Label Cam Solution - 25% RevShare

08-13-2012, 05:48 PM	#7
DigitalTheory ^-^ Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SacTown Posts: 1,055	I bought a domain and the twitter account was taken, but not currently being used so I emailed them and a few days later it was mine, didn't have to send them any documents or anything. I have never really had issues getting things taken care of on twitter.

08-14-2012, 05:50 AM	#8
Umbalabob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bukarest Posts: 392	Then you had a lot of luck, we are not the only company with that problem... But good that you have your account and we too :-) So let´s make some social media money __________________ In House Dating offers CPL and Revshare, API + WLs Hit me up for more infos Skype: S.muehli Instagram: Affpal [email protected] Youtube

09-20-2012, 06:44 PM	#9
revisionlegal Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Twitter is the worst for these types of claims. The best way to protect yourself is to get a registered trademark, as Twitter does not recognize common law trademark rights. Instead, you have to submit an "impersonation claim," which is a joke. I've brought this to the attention of their legal department, but it appears that they don't plan to do anything about, which subjects them to the potential for secondary liability claims, such as vicarious liability and contributory trademark infringement.

10-12-2012, 02:43 AM	#10
DomainDad Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 118	Our company name was taken by someome on twitter. We filled out there form and got our name within 30days. Of course we sent over proof.