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  1. Domainstore

    legal US-court about "Booking.com"

    According to dutch newsletter of the .nl-registry (=SIDN), a US court decided the following, about "booking.com" (including .com) as Trademark : https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-46_8n59.pdf What the exact consequences are for the internetcommunity, don't exactly know yet, but I...
  2. Domainstore

    legal US-court about "Booking.com"

    According to dutch newsletter of the .nl-registry (=SIDN), a US court decided the following, about "booking.com" (including .com) as Trademark : https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-46_8n59.pdf What the exact consequences are for the internetcommunity, don't exactly know yet, but I...
  3. Acroplex

    branding Trademark applications: Fetch.com, Jerky.com and many more

    The Booking.com trademark case at the US Supreme Court opened the floodgates for trademark applications of generic domains. Previously seen as generic terms, the SCOTUS decision now allows domains that are formed by otherwise generic (dictionary) words to be eligible for trademark registration...
  4. Acroplex

    branding Trademark applications: Fetch.com, Jerky.com and many more

    The Booking.com trademark case at the US Supreme Court opened the floodgates for trademark applications of generic domains. Previously seen as generic terms, the SCOTUS decision now allows domains that are formed by otherwise generic (dictionary) words to be eligible for trademark registration...
  5. equity78

    branding An IP attorney’s take on the Booking.com decision

    Jess Collen has been an IP attorney for 30 years and he covered the Booking.com case . Jess did a good job of breaking down what this means for small and mid sized business. He also threw in a bonus for owners of true premium one word .coms. Collen wrote: “That the Trademark Office […] Continue...
  6. equity78

    branding An IP attorney’s take on the Booking.com decision

    Jess Collen has been an IP attorney for 30 years and he covered the Booking.com case . Jess did a good job of breaking down what this means for small and mid sized business. He also threw in a bonus for owners of true premium one word .coms. Collen wrote: “That the Trademark Office […] Continue...
  7. equity78

    domains The rise of branding businesses around Corona/Covid

    Branding around Covid? Trademarks, domain registrations and naming your company with Covid continue to move forward. Trademarks filed for things like CovidLivesMatter, (the .com was actually registered in March 2020). ICLG.com published an article that gives a deep dive to all 3 components in...
  8. equity78

    domains The rise of branding businesses around Corona/Covid

    Branding around Covid? Trademarks, domain registrations and naming your company with Covid continue to move forward. Trademarks filed for things like CovidLivesMatter, (the .com was actually registered in March 2020). ICLG.com published an article that gives a deep dive to all 3 components in...
  9. Bob Hawkes

    information A Look At Zoom: The Companies and the Domain Names

    It seems that everyone is using Zoom and talking about Zoom, or more formally Zoom Video Communications Ltd. To domainers, part of the conversation is about the .us domain extension the company uses. Samer started a NamePros discussion asking why they continue to use zoom.us, when they own...
  10. Bob Hawkes

    information A Look At Zoom: The Companies and the Domain Names

    It seems that everyone is using Zoom and talking about Zoom, or more formally Zoom Video Communications Ltd. To domainers, part of the conversation is about the .us domain extension the company uses. Samer started a NamePros discussion asking why they continue to use zoom.us, when they own...
  11. equity78

    information More expensive than a coronavirus handreg a coronavirus trademark filing

    Intellectual property wise all the discussion regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has centered on domain names. Taking a look at just one day's worth of bad domain name registrations can make one cringe at the waste of money. I took a quick look at the United States Patent and Trademark Office to...
  12. equity78

    information More expensive than a coronavirus handreg a coronavirus trademark filing

    Intellectual property wise all the discussion regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has centered on domain names. Taking a look at just one day's worth of bad domain name registrations can make one cringe at the waste of money. I took a quick look at the United States Patent and Trademark Office to...
  13. Ategy

    Warning and Info about Domain Lists and Recommendations

    Yesterday @Bob Hawkes asked me a question about the daily lists I share here and at NameCult, and then he also touched upon NameBio domains. I quoted his question and my reply here, but I felt it was an important enough issue to give more details and to start a conversation about not just my...
  14. Ategy

    Warning and Info about Domain Lists and Recommendations

    Yesterday @Bob Hawkes asked me a question about the daily lists I share here and at NameCult, and then he also touched upon NameBio domains. I quoted his question and my reply here, but I felt it was an important enough issue to give more details and to start a conversation about not just my...
  15. Lox

    information (PDF) Study: Are we running out of TMs

    2018 by The Harvard Law Review (Download PDF, 101 page, 770kb > Attached) Including The Proportion of Frequent Words Registered as .com Domain Names..............997 & more ....
  16. Lox

    information (PDF) Study: Are we running out of TMs

    2018 by The Harvard Law Review (Download PDF, 101 page, 770kb > Attached) Including The Proportion of Frequent Words Registered as .com Domain Names..............997 & more ....
  17. trelgor

    Trademarks and domains and the general idea

    Hi! I am taking a course that is supposed to make you eligible to be an "IP-paralegal". As a domainer I have become interested in IP-law... Today's lecture was partly about the UDRP. The lecturer stated that registration of domain names for the purpose of reselling them constitutes bad faith...
  18. trelgor

    Trademarks and domains and the general idea

    Hi! I am taking a course that is supposed to make you eligible to be an "IP-paralegal". As a domainer I have become interested in IP-law... Today's lecture was partly about the UDRP. The lecturer stated that registration of domain names for the purpose of reselling them constitutes bad faith...
  19. DomainEmpire.com

    question Trademark registration questions & concerns

    Hi all, I'm in the domain business since 19 years now but I've never thought to register a trademark so far. I've recently discovered to own a nice typo (typo of a generic dictionary word) actually getting a growing flow or organic traffic so I'd like to trademark the whole domain (wordname.com)...
  20. DomainEmpire.com

    question Trademark registration questions & concerns

    Hi all, I'm in the domain business since 19 years now but I've never thought to register a trademark so far. I've recently discovered to own a nice typo (typo of a generic dictionary word) actually getting a growing flow or organic traffic so I'd like to trademark the whole domain (wordname.com)...
  21. BrandEntrance.com

    news McDonald's loses second 'Mc' trademark case against Supermac's

    This is interesting from a TM point of view. TM law has certain limits and this is proof. McDonalds now facing the reality that Mc is the prefix meaning 'son of' for Irish Family names. Other prefixes are Mac (Scotland), O' (Ireland), Ó (Ireland). For daughters it is 'Ni', 'Nic' and wives...
  22. BrandEntrance.com

    news McDonald's loses second 'Mc' trademark case against Supermac's

    This is interesting from a TM point of view. TM law has certain limits and this is proof. McDonalds now facing the reality that Mc is the prefix meaning 'son of' for Irish Family names. Other prefixes are Mac (Scotland), O' (Ireland), Ó (Ireland). For daughters it is 'Ni', 'Nic' and wives...
  23. Wesley S

    trademark Trademarks

    Definition of trademark: Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark (or a substantially similar mark) on competing or related goods and services. The success of a lawsuit to stop the infringement turns on whether the defendant's use causes a likelihood of...
  24. Wesley S

    trademark Trademarks

    Definition of trademark: Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark (or a substantially similar mark) on competing or related goods and services. The success of a lawsuit to stop the infringement turns on whether the defendant's use causes a likelihood of...
  25. Lewstar

    question Trademark. Trump

    Looking for a domain name that might effectively convey my dislike of the current president, my subconscious stumbled across—MoronsForTrump.com. I was sure it was taken, but no—and GoDaddy’s appraisal was $1350. I bought it—if only to tell fellow-leaning folks of my domain name. The next day l...
  26. Lewstar

    question Trademark. Trump

    Looking for a domain name that might effectively convey my dislike of the current president, my subconscious stumbled across—MoronsForTrump.com. I was sure it was taken, but no—and GoDaddy’s appraisal was $1350. I bought it—if only to tell fellow-leaning folks of my domain name. The next day l...
  27. Lee Latner

    Afternic's decision sides against Free Speech

    So I've been bad, and haven't taken the time to reach out to Afternic over more than 20 domains that I've had stuck in review. They were great as always, and contacted me back to say all of them have been posted with the exception of two of them. They were TrumpTruths.com and TalkTrump.com. I...
  28. Lee Latner

    Afternic's decision sides against Free Speech

    So I've been bad, and haven't taken the time to reach out to Afternic over more than 20 domains that I've had stuck in review. They were great as always, and contacted me back to say all of them have been posted with the exception of two of them. They were TrumpTruths.com and TalkTrump.com. I...
  29. J.D.

    French State triumphs in war over ‘France.com’ trademark

    https://www.worldipreview.com/news/french-state-triumphs-in-war-over-france-com-trademark-16240 The French State has today emerged victorious in a dispute over ‘France.com’ after the EU General Court rejected a US company’s claim to the trademark If you have geo-domains. You may want to read...
  30. J.D.

    French State triumphs in war over ‘France.com’ trademark

    https://www.worldipreview.com/news/french-state-triumphs-in-war-over-france-com-trademark-16240 The French State has today emerged victorious in a dispute over ‘France.com’ after the EU General Court rejected a US company’s claim to the trademark If you have geo-domains. You may want to read...
  31. James Iles

    information Top Topics: I Sold SportsBet.tv For $7,250; Should I Register a Trademark?...

    In this week's edition of Top Topics, the owner of a premium one-word domain asks the community how to go about selling their valuable name. Elsewhere, a domain investor announces the sale of a two-word .TV domain name, and some advice about domain trademarks is shared. There is also a poll in...
  32. James Iles

    information Top Topics: I Sold SportsBet.tv For $7,250; Should I Register a Trademark?...

    In this week's edition of Top Topics, the owner of a premium one-word domain asks the community how to go about selling their valuable name. Elsewhere, a domain investor announces the sale of a two-word .TV domain name, and some advice about domain trademarks is shared. There is also a poll in...
  33. News

    opinion The standards for common law trademarks in UDRP cases

    A National Arbitration Forum panelist recently awarded the domain name YouAreOK.com to T & P Holding Company, LLC. This company owns several hair salons and boutiques in Nashville under the name Local Honey. Its website is LHNashville.com.A company doesn’t have to use a trademark on its website...
  34. News

    opinion The standards for common law trademarks in UDRP cases

    A National Arbitration Forum panelist recently awarded the domain name YouAreOK.com to T & P Holding Company, LLC. This company owns several hair salons and boutiques in Nashville under the name Local Honey. Its website is LHNashville.com.A company doesn’t have to use a trademark on its website...
  35. WhoaDomain.com

    question Trademarks! Filing Date Vs. Priority Date which 1 matters?

    Here we go again! Another Trademark question. And no this is not for a domain I own it's for a domain I considered buying in aftermarket. So came across a trademark on the uspto.gov website before purchasing an aftermarket domain. it shows a filing date (easy enough to understand) but then...
  36. WhoaDomain.com

    question Trademarks! Filing Date Vs. Priority Date which 1 matters?

    Here we go again! Another Trademark question. And no this is not for a domain I own it's for a domain I considered buying in aftermarket. So came across a trademark on the uspto.gov website before purchasing an aftermarket domain. it shows a filing date (easy enough to understand) but then...
  37. News

    trademark Clueless domainers keep on registering Super Bowl domain names

    Whether you support the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots, one thing is certain: “Super Bowl” is a registered trademark. And yet, clueless domain investors from around the world continue to register domains that contain the trademark...Read More
  38. News

    trademark Clueless domainers keep on registering Super Bowl domain names

    Whether you support the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots, one thing is certain: “Super Bowl” is a registered trademark. And yet, clueless domain investors from around the world continue to register domains that contain the trademark...Read More
  39. James Iles

    information Top Topics: Curve.com Buyer Revealed; Domain Trademark Help Needed!…

    Last Saturday, we posted the news that the domain name Curve.com had been sold in a deal co-brokered by Monte Cahn and Joe Uddeme. At the time, the domain was “pending transfer”, which left us with little idea of who the buyer was. Earlier this week, the buyer was revealed as Brent Oxley...
  40. James Iles

    information Top Topics: Curve.com Buyer Revealed; Domain Trademark Help Needed!…

    Last Saturday, we posted the news that the domain name Curve.com had been sold in a deal co-brokered by Monte Cahn and Joe Uddeme. At the time, the domain was “pending transfer”, which left us with little idea of who the buyer was. Earlier this week, the buyer was revealed as Brent Oxley...
  41. News

    information Researchers examine domain names that contain famous trademarks

    George Tech, in collaboration with Stony Brook University and London South Bank University, has released a study (pdf) of what it calls “combosquatting” in domain names. The findings are being discussed as part of the Association of Computer Machinery’s Computer and Communications Security 2017...
  42. News

    information Researchers examine domain names that contain famous trademarks

    George Tech, in collaboration with Stony Brook University and London South Bank University, has released a study (pdf) of what it calls “combosquatting” in domain names. The findings are being discussed as part of the Association of Computer Machinery’s Computer and Communications Security 2017...
  43. Eric Lyon

    strategy From Freelancing to a Start-Up – Protecting Your Brand Name

    It’s easy to lose track of things when you’re self-employed, freelancing, or a new entrepreneur. However, there is going to come a time in your business when you need to expand more, take it more serious, and step into the realm of new start-up companies. When doing this, it’s essential that you...
  44. Eric Lyon

    strategy From Freelancing to a Start-Up – Protecting Your Brand Name

    It’s easy to lose track of things when you’re self-employed, freelancing, or a new entrepreneur. However, there is going to come a time in your business when you need to expand more, take it more serious, and step into the realm of new start-up companies. When doing this, it’s essential that you...
  45. News

    advice A Domain Name Could be Too Generic

    I exclusively buy domain names that I deem generic / descriptive. These are common words or phrases that are meaningful to people who use them and the customers that visit their websites. One downside for prospective buyers of descriptive keyword domain names is that they may be too generic.I...
  46. News

    advice A Domain Name Could be Too Generic

    I exclusively buy domain names that I deem generic / descriptive. These are common words or phrases that are meaningful to people who use them and the customers that visit their websites. One downside for prospective buyers of descriptive keyword domain names is that they may be too generic.I...
  47. News

    new gtlds Navigating the World of New gTLDs | MarkMonitor

    With the ever-changing domain name landscape, brands must determine where to register and how to protect their brands and trademarks online.As expected, new gTLDs are becoming avenues for brand abuse.Trying to register every variation, typosquat, and misspelling in this new environment promises...
  48. News

    new gtlds Navigating the World of New gTLDs | MarkMonitor

    With the ever-changing domain name landscape, brands must determine where to register and how to protect their brands and trademarks online.As expected, new gTLDs are becoming avenues for brand abuse.Trying to register every variation, typosquat, and misspelling in this new environment promises...
  49. News

    advice 7 Guidelines to Choosing the Perfect Domain Name

    Your domain name is now inseparable from your brand name. This is great if you got in the game early, however, what about new companies or brands that want to expand and pivot?Domains are a strategic investment that appreciates in value. If you acquire it correctly, they can be sold later for...
  50. News

    advice 7 Guidelines to Choosing the Perfect Domain Name

    Your domain name is now inseparable from your brand name. This is great if you got in the game early, however, what about new companies or brands that want to expand and pivot?Domains are a strategic investment that appreciates in value. If you acquire it correctly, they can be sold later for...
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