In 2003, 17-year-old Mike Rowe registered MikeRoweSoft dot com for his web design business. Microsoft claimed it infringed on its trademark and offered him $10

In 2003, 17-year-old Mike Rowe registered MikeRoweSoft dot com for his web design business. Microsoft claimed it infringed on its trademark and offered him $10 for the domain. Rowe countered with $10,000, prompting Microsoft to send a 25-page cease-and-desist letter accusing him of extortion. The d…