Do not let this happen to you. Keep in mind that Mark and I had our original website protected under copyright laws since 2003. We clearly used the name that our competitors wound up stealing from us; this is why we did not think we needed a lawyer. Copyright laws clearly state, material that is marked as copyrighted is protected. Under these federal laws, the descriptive works (whether is fireflies or socks) is yours, and no one has the right to take that from you. This is why we did not hire a lawyer...clearly we would win. Well, we did not. Apparently a trademark trumps a copyright, even if it is implemented in an unethical way.

When things like this happen, I always try to look at the bright side. I know our loyal customers will find us, and karma will take care our greedy competitors (can't escape the law of attraction!). And I also know whomever reads this article will spread the word, and learn from our unfortunate mistakes. Be prosperous and keep safe.

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