Domain and Trademark Blog

The use of trademarks as domain names may constitute infringement, it has been claimed.
According to Lawdit, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) offers protection to trademark owners in this area.
The UDRP gives them the legal right to seek the transfer of a domain that is identical …

Securing a catchy, memorable domain name is an important step for people growing a business, it has been claimed.
According to Fast Company, registering a domain name is one of the first steps any company or individual must take when attempting to build an online brand.
This then allows a website or blog …

Trademarks help businesses guard against ‘copycats’, one lawyer has explained.
Simon Rowell, partner at James & Wells, told the NZ Herald that over the lifetime of a company, the owners must protect all trademarks as competitors may seek to benefit from the qualities of its name.
He explained that a trademark is “a badge …

Businesses and organizations which are unable to settle trademark-based domain name disputes are likely to end up in the courts.
Under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), disputes must be resolved by agreement, court action, or arbitration before a registrar will cancel, suspend, or transfer a domain name.
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It is essential for businesses to take steps to protect their digital trademarks and domain names and if this can be done without litigation then that is even better, an expert has advised.
Ramon Ray, from Smallbiztechnology.com, has told Business Insider that not having an effective domain name is the equivalent of …

Organizations can use the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) to enforce their rights against third parties, it has been reported.
Writing for Lawdit.co.uk, Owen Ross explained that the UDRP sets the legal framework for resolving disputes between domain name holders and third parties over abusive registrations.
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The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) panel has not enforced a request from a German trademark holder that it be allowed to take control of 7S.com.
According to the ruling, the current owner of 7S.com will be able to hold on to the domain name despite the fact that they failed to respond to …