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Domain names: more extensions for increased cybersquatting

Domain names are deeply rooted in our cyberculture. Companies have used them for a long time, often to display their trademarks and settle their digital identity. This is the reason why they should be aware of cybersquatting threats, and define new strategies to prevent it. Especially when the number of new gTLDs is exploding…

domain names cybersquatting
Source: http://tweakyourbiz.com/technology/files/An-Expensive-Lesson-In-Domain-Names.jpg

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02/11/2015
Droit des TIC / Général / Technologie

Harley-Davidson stood in the way of Apple branding their new “Lightning” connector… not for long.

Harley-Davidson stood in the way of Apple branding their new “Lightning” connector… not for long.

Source : http://manolchev.com/blog

Apple can use the name “Lightning” for its new iPhone, iPad and iPod connector, but that’s because the company acquired the rights from an unlikely place: motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson.
The acquisition showed up in a European trademark filing, and gives both companies the right to use the term. The trademark covers items such as electrical parts for motorcycles, helmets and turn signals, along with items that aren’t usually associated with motorcycles like computer games, televisions, and eye glasses.
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15/02/2013