The Domain I’ve Owned Since 2013 (And the New One That Started This Mess)

My HVAC Hustle Kicks Off

Picture this: it’s 2013. I’m hunched over a laptop in a dimly lit basement, armed with nothing but a dream and a questionable Wi-Fi signal. That’s when I launched OEMHVACPartsCanada.ca, determined to keep Canadian homes warmer than a Tim Hortons on a snow day. No venture capital, no trust fund—just pure, unfiltered grit and a knack for thermostats. For over a decade, I’ve been shipping filters, ignitors, and those little HVAC doodads from Vancouver to St. John’s, building a rep as solid as a frozen igloo. I’m not just a business owner; I’m the guy you call when your furnace starts wheezing like a walrus with a cold. Learn more about my domain ownership since 2013.

Then, in 2024, I got cocky. “Why stop at HVAC?” I thought. “Let’s branch into auto parts!” So, I snagged partstowncanada.ca—a name so brilliantly simple it’s practically a haiku: parts, in a town, in Canada. I mean, come on, it’s catchier than “Maple Syrup Canada”! Seemed like a no-brainer—until a U.S. company rolled up with a cease-and-desist letter and a chip on their shoulder the size of Niagara Falls. This sparked a trademark fight with Parts Town LLC. Game on.

Trademark Harassment Hits Hard

A few months after registering my new domain, wham! A cease-and-desist letter lands in my inbox like a rogue hockey puck. No “Hey, pal, can we talk?”—just a barrage of legal threats from Parts Town LLC, accusing me of trademark violation. Trademark violation? Me? The guy who’s been slinging HVAC parts since Justin Bieber was still a YouTube kid? They claimed my auto parts venture was “confusing customers” and demanded I surrender partstowncanada.ca faster than you can say “double-double.” I’m laughing off their trademark threats with sarcasm.

Here’s the absurd part: I’ve been running my HVAC site for 12 years without a single peep from these clowns, and this new site’s for car parts—not even their wheelhouse! It’s like a burger joint suing a sushi place because they both serve food. Corporate bullying? Oh, absolutely. They’re betting I’ll crumble under their lawyerly glare, but I’m not laughing at their scare tactics—I’m too busy plotting my comeback, one sarcastic blog post at a time. See my commitment to ethical business practices.

Canadian Trademark Law: A Small Biz Nightmare

Let’s break down “Parts Town.” It’s not some sparkly, one-of-a-kind brand—it’s as generic as “Gas Station” or “Corner Store.” It’s been tied to parts hubs since before I was born, like that one cousin who still brags about his high school hockey stats. Yet, Canadian trademark law is like a rigged carnival game: big players twist common terms into weapons, leaving small fries like me dodging legal cotton candy. They don’t care that I nabbed the domain first—they just want it, and they’ve got a legal budget fatter than a Thanksgiving turkey. This is about defending small business heritage.

But here’s the thing: after 12 years in the HVAC trenches, I’ve got two secret weapons—stubbornness and a sense of humor. They can throw their fancy lawyers at me; I’ll counter with a wrench and a well-timed pun. Spoiler alert: I’m not handing over my domain without a fight. I’ve been running my HVAC business for over a decade.

The SLAPP Tactic: Legal Intimidation 101

Their letter was textbook SLAPP—Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. In plain English: “We’ll sue you ‘til you shut up.” It’s like they’re trying to win an argument by stapling my lips together. “Infringement!” “Damages!” they hollered, even though I didn’t swipe their logo, mimic their site, or impersonate their CEO at a karaoke bar. My site wasn’t even live—just a “Coming Soon” page with a placeholder logo I ditched faster than a broken radiator. See the evidence of my legitimate operations.

They haven’t sued yet—probably because their case is flimsier than a dollar-store snow shovel—but the threat’s dangling there, menacing as a storm cloud. Am I quaking in my boots? Nope. I’m ready to defend myself, maybe even with AI as my wingman. Picture this: me and ChatGPT in a courtroom, sipping coffee and cracking wise. It’s 2025—let’s get futuristic! I’m laughing off corporate bullies.

CIRA and the Domain Drama

Since my domain’s a .ca, this mess lands in CIRA’s lap—the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, aka the refs of this digital dumpster fire. Parts Town LLC’s threatening to file a complaint, claiming I’m a “bad faith” registrant. Bad faith? Me? I picked partstowncanada.ca because it fits my auto parts gig—not to pull a fast one. It’s like accusing a moose of loitering because it’s standing in the woods. Read my trademark dispute story.

CIRA’s process can lean toward the deep-pocketed, but I’m not sweating it. If they want a brawl, I’ll bring it—and I’ll be chuckling the whole time, probably while tightening a fan belt with one hand. Got a domain dispute tale? Drop it in the comments with #share-your-story.

Cyberbullying With a Legal Twist

This isn’t just business—it’s cyberbullying with a side of lawyer letterhead. Their emails scream “Fraud!” over a domain I’m using for a legit new hustle. Fraud? Buddy, I’m just trying to sell brake pads and maybe sneak in a dad joke or two. I’ve got HVAC orders piling up and a car parts site to launch—stress I don’t need. But rattled? Nah. I’m too busy giggling at their desperation. It’s like watching a bear try to crack a safe with mittens on. I’m mocking their scare tactics.

If you’re facing similar nonsense, peek at Canada’s small business protection page. We’re in this together, folks. Learn about standing up for small business rights.

One Guy, One Fight

I’m no legal eagle, but I’ve boned up on Canadian trademark law like it’s a repair manual. If they sue, I’ll fight with everything I’ve got—AI included. (If a robot can fix a carburetor, why not a lawsuit?) This isn’t just my battle; it’s for every small biz owner dodging corporate haymakers. Running a gig like mine is like patching a leaky pipe with duct tape—messy, chaotic, but you make it work. When a big shot waltzes in with their shiny toolbox, you laugh. I’ve been MacGyver-ing this for 12 years, and I’m not tossing in the towel. Here’s proof of my honest business.

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Why This Matters

If they win, it’s open season on small Canadian businesses—like handing every corporate bully a free slingshot. Not happening. That’s why I’m blogging my guts out, petitioning like it’s the American Revolution, and rallying the underdogs. Join me—let’s make sure the next dreamer doesn’t get steamrolled. This isn’t just a laugh; it’s a stand for every hustler who’s felt the corporate boot. Share your story, spread the word, and let’s show ‘em we’re tougher than a Winnipeg winter—grinning all the way. See my commitment to fair trademark use.

Next up: What went down when Parts Town LLC dropped that cease-and-desist bomb in January 2025. Spoiler: it’s a doozy. Check out the January 2025 trademark dispute details to learn more.

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