And he proves that it's a descriptive term on his website. A Houston man has filed a trademark application for the term "Premium Domain". The application lists two identifications: "Brand development marketing and evaluation services in the ... Continue Reading7 Comments
UDRP has its limits when it comes to taking down counterfeit websites
· Policy & LawEven if the domain owner is doing a bad thing, UDRP can only be used if all three prongs of the policy are met. The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) is a good tool to take over cybersquatted domain names. These names are often ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN surveys domain registrants about trademark claims notices
· Policy & LawSurvey is well-intentioned but is unlikely to provide good data. ICANN is requesting feedback from domain name registrants about trademark claims notices from the Trademark Clearinghouse. Domain name investors that registered new top level domain ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Playboy gets Centerfolds.com domain name in cybersquatting dispute
· Policy & LawIconic adult entertainment brand gets control of Centerfolds.com domain that was registered back in 1995. Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. has won control of the domain name Centerfolds.com after filing a cybersquatting dispute against the ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Donuts invests in Cognate, a blockchain-trademark company
· ServicesCognate uses blockchain tech to record proof-of-use of trademarks. Donuts.Ventures, the investing arm of new top level domain name registry Donuts, has invested in Cognate. Cognate uses blockchain technology to record proof-of-use of trademarks. I ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
The value of a category killer domain – DNW Podcast #176
· PodcastsAfter a major business setback, Michael Gargiulo spent close to $1 million to acquire VPN.com. Imagine creating a website that is generating $1,500-$2,000 a day and then getting hit with a lawsuit claiming trademark infringement and cybersquatting. ... Continue Reading15 Comments
Blockchain and Common Law Trademarks – DNW Podcast #137
· PodcastsA unique service using blockchain wants to help companies prove their rights in common law trademarks. Is the blockchain the answer to proving common law use of trademarks? Bennett Collen, founder of Cognate, is banking on it. Billed as a "common law ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Michael Gleissner ordered to pay Apple £38,085 in trademark dispute
· Policy & LawUK IPO determined revocation proceedings were initiated for ulterior purpose. Michael Gleissner, whose companies have filed a number of questionable trademarks, has been ordered by UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to pay Apple £38,085 as a ... Continue Reading2 Comments
A new Trademark King? Domainers need to watch out.
· Policy & LawA number of companies owned my Michael Gleissner are filing questionable trademark applications, including ones that match domain names he doesn't own. Back in 2014, I wrote about the Trademark King. Trademark King was an Indiana business that ... Continue Reading68 Comments
Survey says: new TLDs are no longer a big deal for brand enforcers
· Policy & LawThe calm after the storm for trademark owners. World Trademark Review published select data from its annual Global Trademark Benchmarking Survey today. When it comes to new top level domain names, 61% of respondents said their domain enforcement ... Continue Reading1 Comment