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> attempted to amicably resolve the problem I'm not sure I'd use the term “amicably” to describe kik's emails. Was it really necessary to use the phrase “bangi
by catnaroek 11y ago
> attempted to amicably resolve the problem
I'm not sure I'd use the term “amicably” to describe kik's emails. Was it really necessary to use the phrase “banging on your door”? It's perfectly possible to threaten legal action (it's their right) without, in their own words, “being a dick” about it. They could've phrased it like this: “We'd like to settle this dispute amicably, rather than pursue legal action, but we will defend our trademark.” Or something like that. Dunno, IANAL.
While Azer's knee-jerk reaction didn't help matters, I can't bring myself to blame him, because I know I would've reacted the same way, if not worse.
- pfooti 11y agoYah, the problem is (IMO at least) inherent in trademark law. If Azer actually created an OSS package (or publicized kik broadly), the lawyers would be pretty much compelled to start banging on his door. If they failed to do so, Kik the corporation would lose their rights to that trademark. So yeah, I agree - the phrasing wasn't super great. But it wasn't actually a threat in itself, just a statement about lawyers being compelled to do what they have to do. An actual threat - hitting with a C&D letter before reaching out - would have been much more aggressive.
- catnaroek 11y ago> But it wasn't actually a threat in itself It's a threat no matter how you slice it. You could get arrested if you bang on your neighbor's door without a good reason.