Dispute of Internet Trademark Property

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So I got this email today concerning a domain I've had since 2002 and has been active since then. First red flag is the country: China. I am really not sure what they're telling me? Are they trying to give me those other domain names since I'm the "trademark owner"? Are they trying to sell me something? I'm confused as to what they're trying to tell me. I'd reply to them but I'm weary of them putting me on a spam list if I do reply lol. I appreciate your comments on this. Here's the email in full, I removed the URL they have at the bottom.
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Dear Manager:


We are a Domain Name registration service company, which is a professional Internet Domain Name Registration and dispute resolution organization in China.On November.18th,2009, We received HUAXING Investment company's application that they are registering the name "coastercrazy" as their Internet Trademark and "coastercrazy.cn"、"coastercrazy.com.cn" 、"coastercrazy.asia"domain names etc.,It is China and ASIA domain names.But after auditing we found the brand name been used by your company. As the domain name registrar in China, it is our duty to notice you, so I am sending you this Email to check.According to the principle in China,your company is the owner of the trademark,In our auditing time we can keep the domain names safe for you firstly, but our audit period is limited, if you object the third party application these domain names and need to protect the brand in china and Asia by yourself, please let the responsible officer contact us as soon as possible. Thank you!

Looking forward to your reply.


Kind regards

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Andy

Oversea marketing manager
Company: YIGUAN(CHINA)IT Co.,Ltd
Tel:+86(0)21 6296 2950
Fax:+86(0)21 6296 1557
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  • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
    This looks like a scam that's been going around for a long time.

    If it were me, I'd ignore it.

    Your milage may vary...

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  • Profile picture of the author ghyphena
    I second that. My reading of your e-mail goes like this:

    "Hello. Some domains that are similar to ones that belong to you are about to be registered by an evil company intent on infringing your trademark, coastercrazy. We're your friends, and we don't want to see that happen.

    That's why we're holding these domains for you because we want you, the rightful owner, to get a chance to register them with us for our exorbitant fee.

    But we can only help you out for a limited time. If you don't act quickly and pay our exorbitant fee, then this evil company - which really exists (really) - will register your domains. Have we mentioned that these domains are similar to yours, and that you should now be feeling a sense of ownership over them?

    When we say that they're about to go to someone else, do you feel a slight constriction in your chest, not unlike a twinge of panic at the thought that someone is about to take away something that belongs to you? Well, you should. Paying our exorbitant fee should fix that.

    Remember, you need to act quickly because we, your good friends with your best interest at heart, can't hold these domains forever. We'd sure like to, but wouldn't you know it, we're bound by the Official Rules (TM)."

    :rolleyes:

    Gil-Ad
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    Gil-Ad Schwartz

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  • Profile picture of the author Sleaklight
    lol ok, thanks for the translation. I understand better now
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  • Profile picture of the author Jhf14
    I seriously had to read that three times...


    and i still don't know what they are trying to say
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  • Profile picture of the author jacktackett
    Definitely a known scam working its way around the net - totally bogus and just trying to get you to register your domain with them. Its like those letters you get snail mail saying your registration is about to expire so please re-register. Of course if you do they transfer the domain to them and charge you some hefty fees.
    be safe!
    --Jack
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