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Sinead B. Walsh '00, the founder and president of Impact, said that while her organization first intended to focus on the College community, the drive has since been extended beyond campus.
Donin said that the legal definitions of blackmail and extortion are not correct characterizations of what "Rhys and Douglas" did, though the lawyer confirmed that the University had been solicited about buying the web site names.
Donin said the University would have been able to bring the lawsuit regardless of the new law, using instead federal trademark law and state law concerning unfair competition and deceptive practices.
Donin would not comment on the University's legal strategy, but said there have been other cases that have dealt with this issue.
But administrators say Harvard academics aren't up for grabs. Many donors have been involved with Harvard for years or have some personal connection to the University. The presence of alumni overseas is growing. And the University monitors gift acceptance and usage closely.