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Are Internet domain names covered by the trademark law?

April 26, 2017Covered domain names internet Law Trademark

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Are Internet domain names covered by the trademark law?

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YES! Legalname.Com gives the web site owner this protection. The owner of a web site can trademark the domain name using a TM or SM to distinguish the site. Important! ICANN contends if a trademark holder disputes the ownership of the domain (YourSiteName.com) and the domain owner has no proof of a trademark, the address can be suspended. For example: Toy maker Hasbro Inc. has an injunction preventing “candyland.com” from using its adult site. Hasbro intends to host its “Candy Land” children’s board game on the URL “candyland.com”.