Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: January 2012 - Domain Name Dispute Lawsuits

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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK/INTERNATIONAL, INC. v. SKY MOVING AND STORAGE, INC., ET AL.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (FT. LAUDERDALE)
0:11-CV-62667-WJZ
FILED: 12/15/2011

The economic cost of getting caught cybersquatting is huge and if you are in the business of buying any domain names you need to be careful not to infringe on the trademark, either registered or common law, of potential competitors.

The Plaintiff is the largest franchised local moving company in the United States. Defendants allegedly acquired confusing domain names similar to the name used by the Plaintiff.

The lawsuit alleges infringement of federally registered trademarks, false designation of origin, unfair competition, and trademark dilution. The prayer for relief requests Defendants be enjoined from the use of infringing marks, asks for compensatory and punitive damages, costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, and any other relief as the Court deems just and proper. Traverse Internet Law Cross Reference Number 1542.