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Tackling the registration of copycat company names and domain names

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Published on: 23 July 2019
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Table of contents

  • Company Names Tribunal
  • Domain Name Dispute Resolution Procedures
  • Trade mark infringement/passing off
  • One in a Million
  • BMW
  • Transport Media
  • Will everyone benefit?

Article summary

TMT analysis: Louisa Dixon of Taylor Vinters considers some of the options available for tackling problem company name and domain name registrations by third parties.

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