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They have "respectfully suggested" because there is no infringing use to sue over yet, and they likely prefer that the startup change it's name to a drawn out l

by aneth4 14y ago

They have "respectfully suggested" because there is no infringing use to sue over yet, and they likely prefer that the startup change it's name to a drawn out legal battle - it's better for both parties. There is quite a strong case I think. Moot is the online brand of a person who runs one of the most popular forums on the internet. Starting a forum service with his name is quite clearly in a grey area if not outright infringement.

grabeh 14y ago
Sending a letter without outlining your legal position is precisely the kind of approach which could lead to a drawn out legal battle. Outlining your legal position in terms of agreed law will help to remove ambiguity and opinion from the equation and help the other side to better assess the merits of the case. In my opinion this hasn't been done because case law is not on moot's side. However the main reason why there will be not be a long drawn out battle is because there are likely to be no damages and moot.it are unlikely to have any real assets.