Burger King has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in Russia against a Moscow-based individual to recover the burgerking.su and burger-king.su domain names. Burger King also seeks 500,000 rubles in compensation for the unlawful registration of the domain names. This amount, which translates into approximately $16,000 US Dollars, is significantly lower than the potential remedies under United States law, specifically, the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). In contrast the ACPA offers up to $100,000 in statutory damages plus costs and attorneys’ fees for cybersquatting.
As an online business owner, having a great product or service is just half the job. If people do not know your business exists, sales will not follow. That is why most online businesses invest in advertising. In the U.S., ads are closely regulated to protect consumers from being misled. If you advertise online, whether […]
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A single defamatory post can undo years of hard work. As the saying goes, bad news travels fast, and online defamation often lingers long after the damage is done. Defamatory content can take various forms, including fake reviews or misleading blog posts. Fortunately, in the same way the internet gives people room to express themselves, […]
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If you run a business or create content, you have likely encountered the term copyright, and chances are that you have wondered where copyright lines are drawn. Copyright mistakes are prevalent, especially in this digital age, where content can be instantly accessible. If you infringe on a copyright, the consequences can be severe. You may […]
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