Practice Areas - patent prosecution, trademark and copyright registration, trade secret, internet domain names, licensing, intellectual property disputes
internet domain names
Today, Internet domain names have an ever increasing value and significance. With over 400,000 new domains registered every day, it's important to know your rights pertaining to domain names.
When selecting a domain name, it is important for a trademark lawyer to consider the trademark implications that may result. Although Internet domain names are not trademarks, the use of a domain name can result in trademark infringement if the domain name is confusingly similar to a valid trademark. Furthermore, a domain name can become a trademark if it is utilized as a trademark in addition to use as a domain name. Trademark registration can therefore be utilized to protect a domain name if the proper steps are taken to utilize the domain name as a trademark.
Ultimately, your domain name forms a part of your business image and reputation, and should be protected as such. I can guide you through the selection of a domain name, the protection of a domain name, the protection of your trademarks from infringement by other domain names, and the resolution of a dispute involving your domain names. I have successfully forced the transfer of domain names that infringed my clients’ trademarks.
To maximize the value of my services to my clients, all projects receive my personal attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your Internet domain dispute questions and needs.