The Chair Doesn’t Care
Once upon a time — on September 4, 2024 to be exact — this domain was registered.
Just one day after reMarkable filed a trademark application for "Remarkable Paper Pro" in Norway (on September 3).
The mark wasn’t officially registered until a week later, on September 10.
Then came a generously formatted two-page PDF –part legal memo, part unexpected beach reading– politely encouraging me to hand over the domain and promise to never be naughty again.
Funny thing: I had actually forgotten I even owned it. It was quietly drifting toward expiration… until their email landed like a beach ball in my inbox.
So naturally — I renewed it.
Key Takeaways From Their Letter:
- They own "REMARKABLE" trademarks (true!)... though curiously not "Remarkable Paper Pro" outside Norway
- They believe domains should be transferred "at your own expenses" (their typo, not mine)
- They've invented a creative $5,000 "fine" system for future thought crimes
Meanwhile, In Reality:
- The domain never claimed affiliation with reMarkable, nor used any logos or branding suggesting endorsement
- Domains registered before trademark filings = no bad faith
- .com domains operate under global rules, not Norwegian ones
- Summer should be for beach reads, not legal threats
This domain remains available for acquisition by:
- Serious buyers
- Collectors of corporate irony and poetic justice
- Anyone needing a case study in digital strategy
- Communication professors building a course on “how not to launch a product”
Legal note:
This site is not affiliated with reMarkable AS. "Remarkable Paper Pro" is a registered trademark in Norway. No claims are made outside Norwegian jurisdiction. All commentary is protected under freedom of expression and good vibes only.
For the curious:
Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what reMarkable actually owns::
Frequently Avoided Questions
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Q: Can you trademark something before buying the .com?
A: Technically yes. Strategically? ¯\_(?)_/¯
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Q: Was the registration done in bad faith?
A: No. It was done in clarity. I don’t chase trademarks—I just move faster than committees.
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Q: Are you trying to exploit their brand?
A: If a domain causes panic, maybe the brand should ask why it's that fragile.
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Q: Shouldn't you just hand it over and move on?
A: I already moved on. Then came the emails. That part wasn’t me.
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Q: What's your angle?
A: Perspective. Context. And a certain joy in watching automated authority trip over human nuance.