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[–] [email protected] 39 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Just like Meta is a stolen name. Facebook doesn’t care.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

That's why the UK company is using a cease-and-desist approach, which apparently is an option in the UK.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Absolutely zero care. Too much money gushing in.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'd just sue em for a bunch of money and then license the name to them for a bunch more, and the website for a bunch more...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

enjoy being tied up in court until you run out of money and they win by default

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can I sue for my legal fees or negotaite a percentage of winnings with my lawyer?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Only if the lawyer is convinced they can win it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So are lawyers. It's their job.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Good that's why I hired 'em.