Express Homebuyers USA, LLC Files Suit Over Use of the Phrase We Buy

Houses

Lawsuit seeks cancellation of WBHs U.S. trademark registration for the widely-used phrase We
Buy Houses.

Springfield, VA, June 29, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Express Homebuyers USA, a Virginia-based company that
has purchased and rehabilitated over 2,100 homes, today filed suit against WBH Marketing, Inc. and its
founder and CEO Jeremy Brandt.

The lawsuit seeks cancellation of WBH's U.S. trademark registration for the widely-used phrase We Buy
Houses. Express Homebuyers contends that We Buy Houses is a common and generic phrase that has
been used in the real estate industry for decades. To see details of the actual filing please visit:
https://www.expresshomebuyers.com/trademark-lawsuit/

Since 2003, Express Homebuyers has used the phrase We Buy Houses to describe its services - buying
houses. In 2001, WBH's predecessor applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for exclusive rights
to the phrase for printed real estate materials. The application was approved with, what Express
Homebuyers alleges to have been false and misleading information submitted by WBH's predecessor
about the mark's alleged distinctiveness and market usage.

"Despite knowing the limits of its trademark and Express Homebuyers' extensive prior use, WBH began a
campaign in July 2016 against Express' use of the phrase online. WBH filed complaints with YouTube,
alleging that approximately 91 of Express Homebuyers' advertising videos violated WBH's rights in its
purported trademarks. YouTube removed all 91 videos based on these assertions," says Express
Homebuyers CEO Brad Chandler.

Express Homebuyers is fighting back. Even though it never legitimately possessed the rights to the
phrase, WBH has shaken down dozens of real estate businesses across the country, alleges the
complaint. We want to put a stop to it once and for all, says Express Homebuyers CEO Brad Chandler.

Express Homebuyers strongly encourages any real estate investors to contact them immediately
(Brad@bradchandler.com) if they have been threatened by WBH for trademark infringement. Any real
estate investors that wish to assist Express Homebuyers may contribute to the GoFundMe campaign at:
http://www.gofundme.com/2rpfb3g.

Express Homebuyers is represented by Joseph J. Aronica, Ugo Colella, Nicole K. McLaughlin, and John
J. Zefutie, Jr. of Duane Morris LLP. Direct all inquiries about the trademark lawsuit to Ugo Colella at
ucolella@duanemorris.com.

About Express Homebuyers

Founded by Brad Chandler and Jud Allen, Express Homebuyers has been a pioneer in hassle-free home

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buying since 2003. Express Homebuyers purchases homes in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland
quickly, at a fair price and without expensive broker fees or closing costs. Using a simple three-step
process, Express Homebuyers has helped hundreds of homeowners sell their homes quickly.

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Contact Information:
Express Homebuyers
Brad Chandler
703-752-5725
Contact via Email
www.expresshomebuyers.com

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You can read the online version of this press release at: http://www.pr.com/press-release/721710

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