Unauthorized use of Trademark

Demanding me to turn over a domain name to them

[thegreatpretender]

I have just received a demand letter (thru fedex) today from a dot.com owner from the U.S to turn over to them my dot.net domain.

They also tell me this:

"To resolve this matter amicably , we must receive your written assurance by aug 3 , that you have complied and will continue to comply with terms of this letter"

It's scary but I really like the domain. I didn't know that it was their trademark except that they have the dot.com name. It's just one of my collection, though I put affiliate products from amazon, which is also the same product they are selling.

In the letter, they are also mentioning a US law, which they say the company is entitled to injunctive relief and monetary relief, including your profits ( I haven't made a dime since I put it up 6 months ago), treble damages, and its costs and attorney's fee in a lawsuit.

I'm a little bit scared but I don't want to lose this domain. It's a combination of two generic name. Can they really own this?

What should I do?

Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[emodo]

Speak to a IP lawyer today.

[Webwork]

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