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Paul Jacobson: A case of cybersquatting and Facebook

  • AndreSC · 2 years ago
    update, he/they've put up a kind of facebook fan blog in the last few hours. Interesting that they don't expose their identity in the blog, not even links to their/his facebook profile - if they are such huge addicts I'd like to have a squiz at those profiles and history :-)
  • AndreSC · 2 years ago
    update, he/they've put up a kind of facebook fan blog in the last few hours. Interesting that they don't expose their identity in the blog, not even links to their/his facebook profile - if they are such huge addicts I'd like to have a squiz at those profiles and history :-)
  • Paul · 2 years ago
    Hey Andre

    All Chris has done is stave off a passing off action. The use of the domain is still a bit of a sham. He must have noticed the chatter about his domain and put up the blog.
  • Paul · 2 years ago
    Hey Andre

    All Chris has done is stave off a passing off action. The use of the domain is still a bit of a sham. He must have noticed the chatter about his domain and put up the blog.
  • Tom · 2 years ago
    Is facebook registered trademark in South Africa ? Anybody has right to register any domain that is available. I heard that sex.com was sold for 2Million$ , very profitable cybersquating
  • Tom · 2 years ago
    Is facebook registered trademark in South Africa ? Anybody has right to register any domain that is available. I heard that sex.com was sold for 2Million$ , very profitable cybersquating
  • AndreSC · 2 years ago
    hmmm, I hear you Paul, but then again - it looks like he is trying to put together something that offers actual value. I'm no legal expert but surely if Facebook have an issue with what he is doing they'd have to send him some kind of cease and desist request before going all legal on him?
  • AndreSC · 2 years ago
    hmmm, I hear you Paul, but then again - it looks like he is trying to put together something that offers actual value. I'm no legal expert but surely if Facebook have an issue with what he is doing they'd have to send him some kind of cease and desist request before going all legal on him?
  • Paul · 2 years ago
    Tom, it isn't necessary for Facebook to register a trademark in SA to qualify for protection. It would obviously help but it isn't essential.

    Andre, I think you are right. If Facebook really had an issue with this guy they I am sure the first step would be a demand letter. This stuff is all theoretical for the purposes of this post really.
  • Paul · 2 years ago
    Tom, it isn't necessary for Facebook to register a trademark in SA to qualify for protection. It would obviously help but it isn't essential.

    Andre, I think you are right. If Facebook really had an issue with this guy they I am sure the first step would be a demand letter. This stuff is all theoretical for the purposes of this post really.
  • Richard Catto · 2 years ago
    Since when does the US respect our trademarks?

    Why are you taking the US side against a South African?

    Are you an American?
  • Richard Catto · 2 years ago
    Since when does the US respect our trademarks?

    Why are you taking the US side against a South African?

    Are you an American?
  • Brad · 2 years ago
    I reckon the Man is a Genius! I hope he makes tons of cash!! Looks like a legit operation with a CLEVER IDEA!!
  • Brad · 2 years ago
    I reckon the Man is a Genius! I hope he makes tons of cash!! Looks like a legit operation with a CLEVER IDEA!!