
18 yrs experience in crime prevention, detection and investigation. Certified Ethical Hacker from Ec-Council. Certified Cyber Crime Investigator from Asian School of Cyber Laws. Presently working in the area of cyber crime investigation.
Trademark infringement is the breach of exclusive rights secured by trademark without the consent of the trademark owner. This condition usually occurs when a website's trademark infringe somewhat similar or confusingly similar to a trademark owned by another website in addition to the identical products or services covered under the registration. Remedies for Trademark Infringement and/or DilutionSuccessful plaintiffs are entitled to a wide range of remedies under the cyber law. Such plaintiffs are routinely awarded injunctions against further infringing or diluting use of the trademark. In trademark infringement suits, monetary relief may also be available, including:
Damages may be trebled upon showing of bad faith. In trademark dilution suits, however, damages are available only if the defendant willfully traded on the plaintiff's goodwill in using the mark. Otherwise, plaintiffs in a dilution action are limited to injunctive relief.
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