Re:$160M VC-backed company just killed my EU trademark for a...
by firefax on Monday August 18, 2025 @09:47PM
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>One alternative is to create a website that outs the company that is harming you in a way that is non-libelous and just tells your story
Ironically this HN post will probably be higher in search results for their name.
OP it looks like the company is French -- maybe try contacting their local elected representative? Open by stating you are not a constituent, but worried about the impact to their district if the dispute is not handled well.
In parallel, reach out to a local library in Paris and state that you're looking for pro-bono trademark law assistance.
I used to work in public policy, and you'd be surprised how one or both of these methods can yield results.
Ironically this HN post will probably be higher in search results for their name.
OP it looks like the company is French -- maybe try contacting their local elected representative? Open by stating you are not a constituent, but worried about the impact to their district if the dispute is not handled well.
In parallel, reach out to a local library in Paris and state that you're looking for pro-bono trademark law assistance.
I used to work in public policy, and you'd be surprised how one or both of these methods can yield results.