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Tag: Domain names

The odd inversion of the trademark “rights in gross” conundrum

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted 2016-08-18 14:29:43. Republished by Blog Post PromoterIs reselling domain names a violation of the UDRP? At his blog, Gerald “Mr. UDRP” Levine lays […]

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Domain Names

The odd inversion of the trademark “rights in gross” conundrum (Best of 2016)

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted 2016-12-23 06:29:43. Republished by Blog Post PromoterFirst posted on August 18, 2016. Is reselling domain names a violation of the UDRP? At his […]

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Domain Names

When Dot Com really can make a trademark (Best of 2017)

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted on September 8, 2017.In an important new ruling, Booking.com B.V. v. Matal, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia — on an […]

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Genericness and Trademarks

Trademarks are forever?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted 2013-09-16 19:07:50. Republished by Blog Post PromoterNo, not necesarily, but the DeBeers name is still pretty good currency when it comes to selling […]

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Enforcement

When Dot Com really can make a trademark

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Ron Coleman

In an important new ruling, Booking.com B.V. v. Matal, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia — on an appeal from the PTO under […]

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Genericness and Trademarks

No master of that domain

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Ron Coleman

Evan Brown reports on a California appellate case holding that, in that state at least, a domain name is not something a judgment creditor can […]

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Internet Law

Best of 2011: Golden Nugget: Request for proposal

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted July 26, 2011. I’m requesting that the Golden Nugget casino accept a proposal from me — I want to handle their cost-effectiveness-be-damned domain […]

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Stealing the Language

Golden Nugget: Request for proposal

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Ron Coleman

I’m requesting that the Golden Nugget casino accept a proposal from me — I want to handle their cost-effectiveness-be-damned domain trademark enforcement program!  Ryan Gile […]

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Stealing the Language

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The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet) and legal issues related to blogging. That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

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