According to the New York Times an adviser to the highest European Union court recommended Thursday that some restrictions be placed on the rights of advertisers to use the names of rivals…
Category: Legal
Trademark Office Again Rejects AOL’s Attempt To Trademark Ad.com
In yet another finding by the USPTO dated march 21st 2011, AOL.com application to trademark Ad.com was rejected. “In the present case, the proposed mark is generic because it consists of the…
Apple Starts Enforcing Its “App Store” Trademark Against Amazon & Adult App Site Even Though Microsoft Is Appealing The Trademark
Apple seems to have gone on the offensive to defend it App Store trademark, although the mark has not been approved and actually has a pending objection from Microsoft. According to…
Despite Comments From Domain RoundTable, Trademark Infringing Domains Are Not OK
As ICANN gathers this week for its meeting in San Francisco, the major issue will be once again be trademarks. Trademarks are the hot topic of discussion because of the new gTLD’s…
Federal Court Once Again Upholds the Right Of A Competitor To Buy Keywords Under A Trademark
In another decision regarding trademark terms and keyword advertising, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday ruled against Advanced Systems Concepts, a company which sought an injunction to prevent a competitor, Network…
Berryhill Wins Another, As He Beats Back A UDRP On Crops.com
A three member UDRP panel held for the domain holder on a pure generic term, Crops.com despite numerous trademarks held by the complainant on the word “Crops“. The Complainant is Crop’s NV…
Winner Of UDRP For UltimateGuitar.com Loses Bid For UltimateGuitars.com: “The Dividing Line Can Be Difficult To Draw.”
Another interesting, UDRP case decided today involved the domain name UltimateGuitars.com If you think this domain sounds familiar, like it was already subject to a UDRP, you’re close. The Complainant owns the…