Learn how & why the personal brand can become a registered trademark. What goods and services can be registered? A registered trademark protects against cyber squatting, domain infringement & social media listings.…
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Not all third party registrants of domains containing a trademark are cybersquatters. Some are innocent domain owners. How does one recognize the innocent and how do they defend against over zealous trademark owners?…
Cyber security for registered trademarks is now available by registering with the Trademark Clearinghouse. Are your trademarks secure from online thieves?…
You just awoke to find your domain name has been hijacked and your website is down, your site replaced by ads for sexual performance enhancing products. Your domain is now owned by an individual in…
With over 620 (and counting) gTLD's approved for launch by ICANN you need to know this. If you own a brand that matters, it's time to register with the Trademark Clearinghouse . . .…
How does one hire a real expert lawyer for brand protection? The wrong choice can be costly. . ,…
For most people, finding and hiring the right attorney can be daunting. When it comes to identifying a trusted trademark lawyer to guide your brand in the global marketplace, the task can be even more…
Brandjacking, or theft of domains is one of the fastest growing crimes on the Internet. Each week, nearly 3,500 domains are hijacked from rightful owners. If left unchecked, this can seriously impact the value…
Apple reached into its deep pockets and pulled out a cool $60 million to pay bankrupt Chinese manufacturer Proview Holdings $60 million for the iPad trademark in China. It turns out Apple had hired a…
The “right of publicity” is a legal doctrine used to prevent unauthorized use of a person’s name, image, or likeness for commercial purposes. There are two major reasons to register an individual’s name as a trademark:…