We have the domain name brandname.co.uk and our competitor has registered a domain called crandname.co.uk is there anything we can do about it. Do we have a leg to stand on?
Any input greatly appreciated
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lazerzubb
3:13 pm on Mar 4, 2003 (gmt 0)
I'm not very familiar, but for more information check out wipo.org and read about the Madrid Protocol.
twoline
10:36 pm on Mar 5, 2003 (gmt 0)
The key issue is whether your competitor is trying to deceive customers into thinking that his site/product is really your site/product. If so, you have an unfair competition, "passing off" claim against him. If you have a trademark for your domain name, you've got a trademark infringement claim. It sounds like you really need to speak to an intellectual property attorney who has knowledge about UK law.
