Legal Question in Technology Law in California
Domain names
What statutes can be used to prevent someone from the unauthorized use of anothers domain name. A business was sold, but the use of the domain name was expressly excluded from the sale.
Asked on 11/18/98, 12:50 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Domain names
Trademark statutes would apply.
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
5807 Topanga Cyn Blvd., Suite G-201
Answered on 1/06/99, 10:48 am
Timothy J. Walton
Internet Attorney
Re: Domain names
You don't state whether you were the buyer or the seller of the business. Nor do you indicate whether either party has a fictitious business name or registered trademark. There are many circumstances that influence the law in this regard.
For more information, see the article at http://www.netatty.com/trade.html or call me at (650) 938-3536.
Timothy J. Walton
Internet Attorney
1896 San Ramon Avenue
Answered on 1/06/99, 2:15 pm
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