Trademark issue??

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by 313i, May 18, 2007.

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    I bought a domain and a few days to a week later a trademark was issued on the same name. should I have anything to worry about or does the trademark holder have to worry about me?
     
    313i, May 18, 2007 IP
  2. Stax_Daniel

    Stax_Daniel Guest

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    as long as you owned it (and can prove that) before the trademark was granted (filed?) I think you are in the clear...

    you'd be better of consulting a lawyer on this one though...
     
    Stax_Daniel, May 18, 2007 IP
  3. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    First to use, not file, have prior usage rights. The date of the trademark filing makes no difference - if someone was using the mark before you, and the usage is in the same classification, they can claim infringement.
     
    mjewel, May 19, 2007 IP