trademark

The expired domain name Araldi.com was picked up at a GoDaddy auction for $449 dollars in 2020. Four years later, a new entity formed by the holders of the ARALDI mark filed a UDRP. What triggered the late filing was the acquisition of the ARALDI 1930 HAND MADE IN ITALY mark in 2023, after a...

The expired domain name Araldi.com was picked up at a GoDaddy auction for $449 dollars in 2020. Four years later, a new entity formed by the holders of the ARALDI mark filed a UDRP. What triggered the late filing was the acquisition of the ARALDI 1930 HAND MADE IN ITALY mark in 2023, after a...

Hi guys. Do I have to worry about TM issues with the plural version of an existing company? I figure it could be beneficial to the company itself, or its competitors. Thanks.

Hi guys. Do I have to worry about TM issues with the plural version of an existing company? I figure it could be beneficial to the company itself, or its competitors. Thanks.

Hi all! I know the obvious answer to the above question is to type in your domain name into USPTO Trademark Search System and see the results, but what if the search results give you some similar but not exact wordings? For example, I bought "LuminaStyle.com". When I searched the trademarks...

Hi all! I know the obvious answer to the above question is to type in your domain name into USPTO Trademark Search System and see the results, but what if the search results give you some similar but not exact wordings? For example, I bought "LuminaStyle.com". When I searched the trademarks...

A couple of domains I've registered over the years have since gotten trademarked. I've never had any issues with UDPR, and I don't think I will, because I was there first. But what I'm wondering is, how do the trademarks affect potential clients? Should they be worried about retaliatory action...

A couple of domains I've registered over the years have since gotten trademarked. I've never had any issues with UDPR, and I don't think I will, because I was there first. But what I'm wondering is, how do the trademarks affect potential clients? Should they be worried about retaliatory action...

Is this a lawyer's letter? It doesn't seem like it. It feels more like a warning for me to transfer the domain to them for free. I'm planning to renew it for 5 years and use it for my personal blog, ignoring their request. Can any experienced individuals share their experiences?

Is this a lawyer's letter? It doesn't seem like it. It feels more like a warning for me to transfer the domain to them for free. I'm planning to renew it for 5 years and use it for my personal blog, ignoring their request. Can any experienced individuals share their experiences?

The domain Lamborghini.ai was lost via the UDRP process, as it infringes on the world-famous trademark owned by the Italian automaker. The Complainant, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and owns worldwide trademark registrations for the...

The domain Lamborghini.ai was lost via the UDRP process, as it infringes on the world-famous trademark owned by the Italian automaker. The Complainant, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and owns worldwide trademark registrations for the...

A not-yet 18 year old from Poland registered the domain Inera.cloud. A Swedish company filed a UDRP claiming rights to the mark since 2010. In full panic mode, the Respondent communicated to the WIPO panel that they are eager to comply with the request to transfer the domain: Read More.

A not-yet 18 year old from Poland registered the domain Inera.cloud. A Swedish company filed a UDRP claiming rights to the mark since 2010. In full panic mode, the Respondent communicated to the WIPO panel that they are eager to comply with the request to transfer the domain: Read More.

In 2012, Staten Island Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery hired a developer for its web site, operating from the domain StatenIslandOralSurgery.com. The agreement was canceled in 2023 upon which the company found out that the domain had been transferred to the developer. Read More.

In 2012, Staten Island Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery hired a developer for its web site, operating from the domain StatenIslandOralSurgery.com. The agreement was canceled in 2023 upon which the company found out that the domain had been transferred to the developer. Read More.

That’s the case with a decision for westshorehomes.com. Forum panelist Bart Van Besien correctly decided in the domain owner’s favor but let the Complainant off the hook for reverse domain name hijacking. Read More.

That’s the case with a decision for westshorehomes.com. Forum panelist Bart Van Besien correctly decided in the domain owner’s favor but let the Complainant off the hook for reverse domain name hijacking. Read More.

What was at stake: Wallgreens is a huge American corporation that operates the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States, behind CVS Health. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services. Read More.

What was at stake: Wallgreens is a huge American corporation that operates the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States, behind CVS Health. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services. Read More.