Do trademarks apply to domain names?
Do trademarks apply to domain names?
Domain name trademark applies to a domain name if: It is distinctive or its distinction results from consumer association of the name and the Internet business; and. The owner of the domain name was the first to use it in association with the sale of goods or services.
Can you get sued if someone trademarks your domain name?
You are likely to have a strong claim against someone who registers a domain name using your trademark and then uses it to sell similar products. Even if they have some right to the domain name, you could take court action against them for breaching your intellectual property rights.
Can I lose my domain name?
When a domain name is registered, the registrant acquires the right to use, renew, restore, or transfer the domain name. When the registrant no longer has those rights or someone else registers the domain name, the prior registrant may consider it a “lost domain name.”
How do domains get stolen?
Domain hijacking can be done in several ways, generally by unauthorized access to, or exploiting a vulnerability in the domain name registrar’s system, through social engineering, or getting into the domain owner’s email account that is associated with the domain name registration.
How do I protect my domain?
8 Easy Ways to Protect Your Domain Name
- Be sure your domain name is registered to the property entity.
- Use a reputable registrar.
- Lock your domain name.
- Use a strong registrar password and protect it diligently.
- Go ahead and register (or renew) your domain name for the longest period possible.
What happens if you dont pay for a domain name?
Expiration date: If you do not renew the domain by the expiration date, the name will enter a renewal grace period. Day 1 after expiration: The domain will be deactivated and “parked,” indicating that its registration has expired. Other services associated with the domain, such as email, may cease to function.