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Typo and cybersquatting

Typo and cybersquatting

Mistakes are easily made when typing in a domain name. It is estimated that 15% of names are typed incorrectly. Companies earn large sums of money by registering misspelled trademarks as domain names in order to tap into the goodwill of a well-known brand.

 

Given the success of the popular site KIESKEURIG.NL (smartselect.nl), the arrival of KIESKEURI.NL was no surprise. The site provided an overview of sponsored links to consumer products.

KIESKEURIG.NL chose the offense, and won an arbitration proceedings at the WIPO. It was rules that use of the domain name KIESKEURI.NL is an infringement of the trade name and trademark rights of the plaintiff. Thus, it constituted a prohibition on the use of this (and similar) domain names plus. Furthermore, a transfer of the domain name and an order to pay the costs (of € 3,250) followed.

About Abcor

Abcor specializes in applying for trademark and design rights. We do this worldwide for both SMEs and international companies, but often everything starts with an initial Benelux application. Our aim is to relieve the client of all the worries, which is why we take care of all the steps, from initial advice on what to apply for and how, right through to registration.

In addition to applying for trademarks, we also manage portfolios for our clients. We ensure that trademarks are renewed on time, that the right organizations are paid (given the many fraudulent companies), and we support our clients on issues.

In addition, we are sparring partners for our customers on new products and how to shape and claim new ideas.

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Among others in this issue:
• EUIPO vs Mora TV: weigering geluidsmerk
• Jägermeister vs Alte Heiler: stop Russische copycat
• Stichting Nederlandse Top 40: gericht op Benelux?
• Tijdschrift HART vs Hermitage: soortgelijkheid
• Monique Granneman: nieuwe partner Abcor

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