I have a similar problem - but what do you do when your social media presence is "incomplete" ie the name is squatted on the 2 biggest of this list : facebook and youtube?
The name has been in use in business since 2001. I have the similar domain in .com etc. since 2003. I have a trademark on the term itself since last year.
the name on facebook is being held without serving any content, by a minor. On youtube another minor, though at least serving content.
I tried both youtube and facebook trademark report process - a mockery a best, requiring time and effort to get a scripted reply.
I will save you some time and money and give you their replies (I hope they're not copyrighted :-)
Facebook in reply to report an infringing username "While we appreciate your concerns, it appears that the user has a legitimate basis for selecting the username. If you believe this is incorrect, we recommend that you contact the user directly to address this issue."
Then you reply to that email, and get the very same reply. A chatbot could do that.
Youtube on trademark support : "Thank you for submitting your complaint. As a preliminary matter, please note that YouTube is not in a position to mediate trademark disputes between users and trademark owners. As a courtesy we have considered your claim, but do not find grounds to take action on your claim. If you have continued concerns, we encourage you to resolve the dispute with the uploader."
Yes, try that with someone who is not replying. Actually I'm considering paying a lawyer.
The name has been in use in business since 2001. I have the similar domain in .com etc. since 2003. I have a trademark on the term itself since last year.
the name on facebook is being held without serving any content, by a minor. On youtube another minor, though at least serving content.
I tried both youtube and facebook trademark report process - a mockery a best, requiring time and effort to get a scripted reply.
I will save you some time and money and give you their replies (I hope they're not copyrighted :-)
Facebook in reply to report an infringing username "While we appreciate your concerns, it appears that the user has a legitimate basis for selecting the username. If you believe this is incorrect, we recommend that you contact the user directly to address this issue."
Then you reply to that email, and get the very same reply. A chatbot could do that.
Youtube on trademark support : "Thank you for submitting your complaint. As a preliminary matter, please note that YouTube is not in a position to mediate trademark disputes between users and trademark owners. As a courtesy we have considered your claim, but do not find grounds to take action on your claim. If you have continued concerns, we encourage you to resolve the dispute with the uploader."
Yes, try that with someone who is not replying. Actually I'm considering paying a lawyer.