Yes, if you use it as a trademark, in addition to using it as a domain name.
Trademark use: We are EXAMPLE.COM
Trademark use: We are EXAMPLE
Not trademark use: Visit us at EXAMPLE.COM
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Send In Your Nominations For Copyright Czar
Cnet: “House Wants Copyright Czar, New Piracy Penalites“:
By a 410-10 vote, the House approved the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property, or Pro-IP, Act, which is backed by the entertainment industry and other major copyright holders. . . .
The bill would rewrite U.S. law to allow federal officials to seize
Excerpt From Adidas Verdict – Photo Of Non-infringing Model
This is an excerpt from the verdict (see below). A ‘yes’ check indicates that the jury found for Adidas.
Text of Adidas Payless Verdict – Photos Of Infinging Sneakers
There were approximately 290 different models of striped sneakers involved in the Adidas case. In a quick scan I only saw one model that the jury didnt’ find to be infringing. This verdict clearly suggests that Adidas ‘ trademark rights extend to two stripes and four stripes with varying placement on the shoe.
Adidas Wins $76.5m per Stripe Against 4 Stripe Shoe
Is $305 million the largest US Trademark Verdict Ever?
Pfizer/Trovan was $143m (initially) after trial, maybe 12 years ago. I can’t remember anything that has come close since until this. Adidas was just awarded $305 million against the operator of the Payless store chain, for a three stripe infringement. That’s more than $100m per stripe. If you’re aware of a higher damages award in
MemeWatch: LOLcats
As of now, no one has filed a US trademark appllication for LOLcats. Updates as the situation warrants.
Validity Of TTAB Judges?
NY Times: “In One Flaw, Questions on Validity of 46 Judges” (they could have written a better headline):
But John F. Duffy, who teaches at the George Washington University Law School, is a different kind of law professor. He has discovered a constitutional flaw in the appointment process over the last eight years for judges
“What To Do With Failed Startup IP?”
TechCrunch: “What To Do With Failed Startup IP?“:
The large majority of most startups fail, and a lot of them have software, patents and other intellectual property that may be of value to the community. This IP could help those startups avoid wasting time reinventing the wheel, find creative ways to solve problems,
%) Greatest Commercial Parodies Of All Time
Boing Boing: 50 Greatest Commercial Parodies Of All Time