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I received an inquiry through IP investigation and acquisition team (not a typical brokerage firm) for one of my domain names. It seems they are not a law firm but their testimonies reveal they closely work with law firms. also, It seems they won't reveal who is the client, however, it is obvious who is the client.
The domain name has a US trademark since January this year but they use the exact same name and they have their website on different extensions for a few years now. Also, the company had won a WIPO case for a different domain name recently.
Because of these reasons, the domain name in question is not actively for sale. I have put a website and a few blog posts on it. Not listed on any platform. The reason to purchase this domain name is, it is a really good brand name and it has its own value without this particular company and its website.
I have heard if they inquire about the availability and the price first and then decide to file a WIPO case against me there is a little chance, that I can prove, they did it because of the price I quote to them, hence I had no bad-faith. Anyway in this case, since they use a third party to inquire about the domain, I can't prove the inquiry came from this particular company.
Should I respond to this inquiry or reject it? What is the most prudent thing to do?
The domain name has a US trademark since January this year but they use the exact same name and they have their website on different extensions for a few years now. Also, the company had won a WIPO case for a different domain name recently.
Because of these reasons, the domain name in question is not actively for sale. I have put a website and a few blog posts on it. Not listed on any platform. The reason to purchase this domain name is, it is a really good brand name and it has its own value without this particular company and its website.
I have heard if they inquire about the availability and the price first and then decide to file a WIPO case against me there is a little chance, that I can prove, they did it because of the price I quote to them, hence I had no bad-faith. Anyway in this case, since they use a third party to inquire about the domain, I can't prove the inquiry came from this particular company.
Should I respond to this inquiry or reject it? What is the most prudent thing to do?