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How much is a domain name you're not going to use really worth?

That's the question Dan Leveille is asking his university, which refuses to drop a trademark infringement case it initiated two and a half months ago, even after many compromises have been made.

Student/University Conflict over Book Website Starting to Cool Off, but not Over

Seven weeks after Dan Leveille first received a letter from Rochester Institute of Technology's Chief Legal Officer threatening the demise of his website, ritbook.com, a resolution is finally in sight.

Student vs. School in Over Book Web Site
Source: 13WHAM.com

More than 300 students have already used the site that offers more than 800 discounted textbooks. "Tons of people have contacted me just telling me they love the site; they've saved a lot," Leveille said.

Student Threatened by Own University Still Standing His Ground

On April 3, RIT student Dan Leveille received a letter from his own university threatening legal action due to alleged trademark infringement. He was given one week to comply with requests.

Rochester University Threatens Own Student Over Book Trading Site's Name

Dan Leveille thought he was doing a great service to his fellow students at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) when he started an online book trading website exclusively for RIT students at ritbook.com. Many students agreed with him and began using the site immediately.

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