With major internet service providers posed to completely dominate the industry, lawsuits involving unauthorized content are likely to increase or at least become easier to file. This is because when a company or entity that feels its copyright has been violated decides to take legal action, it’s through ISPs first. With a limited number, the [...]
UDRP
In the news today a U.S. federal appeals court unanimously ruled against AOL Advertising.com TM lawsuit. Lifting a portion of a preliminary injunction placed back in January by AOL against Advertise.com. The three judge panel agreed with Advertise.com that AOL did not have the exclusive right to use the mark, but upheld the portion of [...]
Domain name arbitration is a process of negotiation between a complainant and the first owner of a domain name to determine which party owns the rights to the name. The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, or UDRP, is how the negotiation is performed. Created by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or [...]
Let go my Lego, recently filed more complaints with WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) for the use of TM in domains. What’s interesting some of these sites are selling Lego products, while others are being redirected to other sites and the rest are parked. This happens to come at a perfect time for my son [...]
Domaining Basics Many people believe that just because a domain name registrar says a particular domain name is ‘available’ that it is for the taking. This is not necessarily true when it comes to domaining for profit. Even if a domain name is physically available, it may not legally be open for use. Why? It’s [...]
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