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A software company called Threads says Meta tried to buy its domain and kicked it off Facebook (www.engadget.com)
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[–] 35 points 2 years ago (9 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if FB/Meta tried to just settle out of court and pay them off.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    They will. This was most likely planned by their legal team in advance, will cost Facebook a negligible amount compared to their revenue and marked as a “risk.” And when they settle it will be a planned business expense, like a fine

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    The legal fees alone while it gets dragged out in court will definitely hurt the smaller company.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    The company has said that they've spent a decade building their "brand" under that name. So, if they're pushing for a big payout, they intend it to be gargantuan rather than the usual payoff. Changing their name would essentially be starting over in some ways. And the confusion they claim as their reason for action is a legit thing.

    I'm not saying that isn't their goal behind the scenes, but FB tried to buy the name and failed, so I have a feeling they aren't looking for the usual quiet payoff that's the goal of that type of action.

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