Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
A website can be protected as a wordmark. However, the point is that its name must reflect the product it sells or the service it provides. The individual website name must be implemented into something tangible that the customer can buy or use. It is not possible to register just a domain name without that name carrying your brand of products or services.
This question is, therefore, a bit tricky, and the answer is not easy. If you own a domain name, it does not guarantee you the right to claim legal protection for it as a trademark. The same is true in reverse; if you have registered a trademark, it does not automatically guarantee you can have it as a domain if someone is using this name for their website.
However, if you have a registered wordmark and the domain owner misuses your name on a website and promotes under your name, it is possible to legally challenge them and enforce your rights.
What is better - owning a trademark as a sole proprietor or an LLC?
I want to register a UK trademark in one class; how much would that cost?
I have a registered LLC in US. Can I apply for trademark in France on my US LLC?
How much does the length of the trademark registration process differ between countries?
What are the risks if there are similar trademarks registered?
What's the difference between registering a trademark through EUIPO and WIPO?
Are there any annual fees during the 10-year validity period?
Ford joins the ranks of internationally renowned companies that have made an entry into the NFT and Web3.0 space with new trademark registrations. The American car company filed 19 new trademark applications to cover virtual automobiles and online retail services. As more companies are getting involved with NFT projects, unique IP concerns are expected to follow soon.
There is a myriad of reasons why trademark registration is of a crucial importance for the creators of gastronomic experiences. This article presents a concise summary of 12 key reasons why every food & drink retailer should think about registering for a trademark.
Another day another case of a trademark dispute between a fashion giant and a small food business. A South Korean fried chicken restaurant recently lost a trademark battle against designer Louis Vuitton. The court ruled in the designer's favor after determining that the restaurant's name Louis Vuitton Dak was too similar to Louis Vuitton.
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