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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Using trademarks in domain names, linking, framing, meta-tagging, and framing are a few methods that could lead to trademark challenges. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. A fundamental tenet of trademark law is to avoid consumers being confused about the origin or source of products or services.

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Taco Bell Petitions to Cancel TACO TUESDAY Trademarks at U.S. Trademark Office

LexBlog IP

Taco John’s registered the mark in 1989, and Gregory Hotel registered the mark for concurrent use in New Jersey in 2009 based on its common law use dating back to 1979. Taco John’s is reportedly notorious for sending cease-and-desist letters to those who use the mark. The Lanham Act, which governs U.S.

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Trademark Infringement 101: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Brand 

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To be eligible for trademark protection, the mark must be distinctive, non-generic, and not already in use by another party. Learn more about distinctive trademarks. Common trademark violations Navigating the waters of trademark laws can sometimes feel like you’re trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded—confusing, right?