rocker - 9:51 pm on Oct 22, 2006 (gmt 0)

Lobo, I think that there are 2 seperate factors we are discussing here.

I was focusing on this part, in which the OP asks what are his rights to the domain.

Now I've got an attorney for this hotel chain contacting me saying that I am breaking the law, cybersquatting, and infringing on their trademark. Am I? If someone owns the trademark to a name, do they also own the trademark to any city that may be associated with it?.

I suggested that it is not in his interest to pursue developing a site with that domain and offered cases to support that he will probably lose a WIPO decision.

I think you are discussing this part

I've decided not to fight it. I have informed them that I will transfer the domain to them.

In which he is going to relinquish the domain without compensation and you suggest he may be able to collect some compensation.

Or are you suggesting that he pursue developing the site with the domain in question?