Slipknot Dismiss Suit Against Slipknot.com

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Slipknot Drops Lawsuit Against Fake Website Selling Bootleg Merch, May Reopen Suit

In a surprising turn of events, heavy metal band Slipknot has dismissed its lawsuit against the owner of Slipknot.com, a website that allegedly sells bootleg merchandise bearing the band's name. The move comes just weeks after the owner, who remains anonymous, claimed to be unaware of the suit.

The band had filed the lawsuit in October, alleging that Slipknot.com was selling unauthorized merchandise, including cheap promo products and costume masks, which was "cheating fans." By filing for "in rem," a type of lawsuit that targets the domain name itself rather than its owner, Slipknot aimed to stop the website from profiting from its intellectual property.

However, in November, lawyer Jeffrey Neuman filed a motion on behalf of the domain owner, Slipknot Online Services, Ltd., claiming that the company had been unaware of the suit. The domain was registered in 2001 and has remained under the same ownership for over two decades.

After a back-and-forth exchange between the parties, Slipknot's lawyers filed their own motion to dismiss on Wednesday, citing a failure to meet the statute of limitations and a lack of evidence that the website was indeed selling bootleg merchandise. The band's decision to drop the lawsuit means it can revive the suit in the future.

As for the current status of Slipknot.com, the website remains active but with no content. A message on the site reads "No valid delivery channels available for this domain," and it is marked as copyrighted 2025. In contrast, Slipknot's official website, Slipknot1.com, continues to operate without any issues.

Reps for Slipknot declined to comment on the news, while lawyers for Slipknot Online Services did not immediately respond to requests for information. The move marks a surprising end to the dispute, which had raised questions about the ease of profiting from band names and intellectual property in the online realm.
 
I think its kinda lame that Slipknot.com is still up there tho 🤷‍♂️. I mean, dont get me wrong, they should be able to do what they want with their own brand but at the same time, if its legit merch and not just some cheap knockoff stuff then why bother? Its like they cant even make up their minds if its worth pursuing or just letting it slide. And now that they dropped the lawsuit, might as well just let them sell whatever they want on their site idk 🤔
 
I dont get why they just dropped it lol 🤯 I mean whats the point of even having laws against people selling fake merch if u can just walk away? And what about all the fans who were worried sick about their $$ being used to fund someones weird hobby? And now that its on hold, im pretty sure someone will just start selling more bootleg stuff... 🤑👀
 
I think this is good riddance lol 🤣. I mean, can you blame the website owner for trying to make some cash off Slipknot's name? It's not like they're stealing merch from concerts or anything. The statute of limitations thing just doesn't sit right with me... I'd want to get a piece of that band money too 💸. Maybe the band is trying to show fans that they really care about protecting their IP, but it seems kinda petty to me 🤔. And what's with all the drama? Can't we all just chill and make some sick merch together? 🤘
 
omg u wont believe wat just happend!!!! so slipknot dropped da lawsuit against dat fake website thats sellin bootleg merch????? i mean i know dey were tryna protect deir brand & all but like didnt dey think dey cud just block da site or smthn?

i think its kinda funny cuz dey spent like months goin back & forth w/ de owner & now its just gonna be a big ol mess. and what's wit da website still up? is it 4 real or r they just messin w/ us fans????? anywayz i hope dey get da merchandise rights sorted out ASAP so we can all cop some official merch again
 
I'm not surprised that Slipknot has decided to drop its lawsuit against the fake website selling bootleg merchandise 🤔. It's likely that the statute of limitations was a major factor in their decision, considering the domain was registered back in 2001 🔙. I also think it's interesting that the band didn't have enough evidence to prove that the website was indeed selling unauthorized merchandise 💼. Now that the lawsuit has been dropped, Slipknot can revive it if they feel necessary 🔄. The fact that the fake website is still active but with no content is pretty telling - I guess they're not getting too many takers for those cheap promo products 😂. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in the future, and whether the band will take action against the website if it continues to sell bootleg merchandise 🎸.
 
omg u guys this is wild 🤯 i always wondered how easy it was for ppl 2 just set up fake websites with popular bands names & sell bootleg merch idk if its cuz slipknot lawyers got cold feet or what but apparently they decided 2 drop the lawsuit which means they can try again in the future 🤔 anyway, whoever owns that website should probs just change their name lol
 
I'm loving how Slipknot's being all like "whatever" about this whole situation 🤷‍♂️. I mean, come on, they were so invested in shutting down that fake website, but now it seems like they're just going to let it slide... for now, at least 💁‍♀️. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that the domain's been around since 2001 and nobody knew about the lawsuit until weeks ago? It's like the whole thing was a big misunderstanding 🤯. But you know what's even more interesting? The fact that Slipknot.com still exists, but with no content... it's like they're just waiting for someone to make a move 💼. Anyway, I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out in the future 👀
 
I feel bad for Slipknot.com owner, dude 🤔. It's crazy that they didn't know their own site was being used for bootleg merch 😩. I'm glad they dropped the lawsuit now, though. It's not fair to the domain owner if they can't even defend themselves against a suit 🙅‍♂️.

And, like, what's up with the current status of Slipknot.com? Just an empty site with a copyright notice? It's kinda weird 😐. But, I guess it's good that their official website is still up and running smoothly 💯.

I just hope this doesn't happen to other bands or artists who rely on online platforms for their merch sales 🤞. We need more transparency and accountability in the online world, you know? It's all about protecting creators' rights and keeping the music scene fair 😎.
 
aww, it's just crazy how the website is still up there... like, what if people didn't know that it was even selling fake merch?! 🤯 doesn't seem right that someone could just take advantage like that. but i guess when you're a band, you gotta be careful with your brand and all that jazz 😬. on one hand, glad the whole thing is settled and they can move on... but also kinda sad for fans who might've gotten duped into buying fake stuff 🤕 hope it gets taken down ASAP so people don't get scammed anymore 💯
 
Ugh, what's next? Are we gonna start selling knockoff iPhones on eBay too 🤣? I mean, I get it, website owners can be clueless sometimes, but come on, a 24-year-old domain registration is not exactly a new thing... 🙄 Anyway, glad Slipknot can just drop the lawsuit and revive it later if they want to. Less drama for everyone involved 👍.
 
Ugh I'm so done with these fake website owners thinking they can just swoop in and cash in on someone's name like it's no big deal 🤑. I mean, come on, Slipknot.com is basically stealing their identity right from under their nose. It's not like the owner was trying to scam them or anything, but still... if they're gonna profit off of someone else's band name, they should at least have the decency to give credit where credit is due 😒.

And don't even get me started on how easy it is for these fake sites to just keep popping up like weeds. It's like, what's the point of having a website if you're not gonna use it for something legit? 🤷‍♀️ I guess Slipknot just didn't want to deal with all the drama and hassle anymore... but still, someone needs to hold these fake site owners accountable for their actions 💁‍♂️.
 
I'm kinda surprised they dropped the lawsuit 😐... I mean, it's one thing to be unaware, but come on, you're using their name and logo on merchandise? That's like trying to make a quick buck off of someone else's hard work 💸. And now that it's been dropped, what's gonna stop others from doing the same? 🤔
 
Man, this is just great 🤦‍♂️... like, what's next? They gonna start selling Slipknot masks on eBay or something? 😒 And now they're saying it was all just a misunderstanding? Yeah right, I bet the domain owner was totally in the dark about the whole thing... meanwhile, fans are still getting ripped off 🤑. It's just so easy for these scammers to make a quick buck off of someone else's IP. And what really gets me is that Slipknot's official site is fine, but the fake one has to be taken down? It's just not fair 😤...
 
omg u no why slipknot is dippin out on its lawsuit lol... i mean idk about urself but like dont they wnt 2 b all about that merch & profits? but seriously, i feel 4 them lol... they gotta protect thier IP & stuff. cant b havin ppl sellin bootleg gear with thier name on it. its pretty shady 🤑👊 but good move 4 them to drop it & just focus on thier own website tho 👍
 
🤯 I mean, what's up with this? They drop the lawsuit out of nowhere! You'd think they're trying to protect their merch game or something 😂. I get it, being a huge fan myself, but come on! A fake website using your name and selling cheap crap? That's just shady business 💸.

I'm all for giving people a second chance, but what about the fans who got ripped off in the first place? 🤷‍♂️ It's like Slipknot is saying "oh, we didn't know that was happening" – not buying it (pun intended) 🙄. Still, I guess you can't blame 'em for wanting to avoid a PR nightmare 💥.

It's wild how this case raises questions about online profiting and intellectual property 🤯. What's next? Some dude setting up a fake website with the name of your favorite TV show or something? 😲
 
I dont know how i feel about this new turn of events 🤔. I mean slipknot is losing control over their merch, its like anyone can use their name and sell whatever they want without permission. Its not fair to their fans who buy legit merchandise from them.

At the same time, i get that the domain owner didnt know about the lawsuit and stuff. Maybe it wasnt intentional, but still, thats slipknot's brand we're talking about here 🤷‍♂️. Im glad theyre reviving the lawsuit tho, so hopefully they can make something happen.

Im just curious to see how this whole thing plays out in the future 💥. Will slipknot be able to get their merch back on that fake website? Who knows, probably not easy 🤷‍♂️.
 
omg u think its weird that slipknot dropped the lawsuit but their site is still dead lol i mean if they didnt wanna pursue it why didnt they just shut down the website altogether? i wonder whats going on behind the scenes tho 🤔 maybe there was some backroom deal or something idk. its pretty wild how much effort goes into fighting over merch and stuff. does anyone actually buy bootleg merch these days? 💸 seems so outdated
 
can you believe this? so slipknot is just gonna let that fake site keep running without even trying to shut it down? I mean i get it, they might not have been aware of the lawsuit or whatever but still, it's pretty shady. those costume masks and cheap merch are literally cheating fans out of a fair deal. maybe it's good that slipknot decided to drop the lawsuit for now though? who knows what'll happen next 🤷‍♂️
 
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