Hi i need some guidance. I do have an appointment with an attorney may 6th.
I run an automotive detailing business. Im on the higher end of pricing. I've had constant issues with a single competitor (7 years of varying degrees of harassment, slander and generally bad behavior.)
My competitor bought the .ca version of my website to redirect to his. I understand this falls under "Passing off".
I understand there is CIRA i could go through. He registered the domain privately, but mutual contacts tipped me off on what he did. He registered the domain with go daddy. According to Google gemini I would need a US court order as go daddy doesnt act with canadain "John doe suits'
From what I understand the CIRA route could cost me between $1,000 to $10,000 and basically just get the domain handed over. At this point im going to be seeking damages.
Hes interfered with my business, slandered me you name it for 7 years, so im past the point of a simple cease and desist. I am going to pursue this. I understand this will cost me easily 10K to 20K. Or more.
Im hoping for some advice, guidance, tips ect.
Mainly im hoping to find out what I should gather to present my attorney, what I should and shouldn't do ect.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I've never once had to sue anybody, nor have I ever threatened it.
I did contact the individual in question and say hey I know what youre doing, take it down or you're going to force my hand.
He told me be would take it down if I fired my employee (his former employee).
Does that fall under black mail?
Im a business owner not a lawyer. So any insights are appreciated.
Thank you reddit