{"id":539,"date":"2022-11-28T11:33:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T19:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/?p=539"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:36:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T19:36:39","slug":"how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/","title":{"rendered":"<em>How to Protect Your Domain Name With Trademarks<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Domain Name Through Trademarks: How It Works<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably established <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/why-should-i-buy-a-domain-name\/\">why you should buy a domain name<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the most important things to think about when creating a website and building your brand. But, at this point, you must consider how to protect it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about trademarking your domain name so that you can establish your brand in the marketplace and avoid running into any trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve registered your domain name, it can\u2019t be used as an address for another website. There\u2019s nothing stopping another company or individual from setting up a business with this name, creating a similar domain name, or even trademarking your chosen name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your domain name, you must register it as a trademark in all the jurisdictions you currently work in (and those you plan to in the future).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/kOf-wIk-o47L_vq0JOVeuoyabRSKSyyvClqdabmB0X1cEp2UVS9WTYfR4Rsr78LC1WIPx0iSyxtNxnxUVpKaMYKRSz4vCAJC2xDgcaBrr7p88GS_NeUxN7E7J26uv0rd2YSkUT-GSviRivwcIVW8A0QL33lkJrIABcPDtGy27C0YTuhiTlntHl9fQwknRA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a453362830c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #204079;color:#204079\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #204079;color:#204079\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a453362830c4\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#What_Is_a_Trademark\" title=\"What Is a Trademark?\">What Is a Trademark?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#How_Are_Trademarks_and_Domain_Names_Related\" title=\"How Are Trademarks and Domain Names Related?\">How Are Trademarks and Domain Names Related?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Why_Trademark_a_Domain_Name\" title=\"Why Trademark a Domain Name?\">Why Trademark a Domain Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#How_to_Trademark_a_Domain_Name\" title=\"How to Trademark a Domain Name\">How to Trademark a Domain Name<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Eligibility\" title=\"Eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#The_Registration_Process\" title=\"The Registration Process\">The Registration Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Disputes\" title=\"Disputes\">Disputes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Chosen_Name_Already_Registered\" title=\"Chosen Name Already Registered\">Chosen Name Already Registered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Cybersquatting\" title=\"Cybersquatting\">Cybersquatting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Domain_Name_Containing_a_Trademark\" title=\"Domain Name Containing a Trademark\">Domain Name Containing a Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Businesses_With_Similar_Names\" title=\"Businesses With Similar Names\">Businesses With Similar Names<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Example_of_Domain_Name_Trademark_Cases\" title=\"Example of Domain Name Trademark Cases\">Example of Domain Name Trademark Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Protecting_Your_Domain_Name\" title=\"Protecting Your Domain Name\">Protecting Your Domain Name<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-domain-with-trademarks\/#Tanhaz_Kamaly_%E2%80%93_Partnership_Executive_UK_Dialpad_UK\" title=\"Tanhaz Kamaly &#8211; Partnership Executive, UK, Dialpad UK\">Tanhaz Kamaly &#8211; Partnership Executive, UK, Dialpad UK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What Is a Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase that\u2019s been registered legally, protecting it from being used by others for profit. It identifies a product or service, distinguishing it from others. Individuals, businesses, or any other legal entity can own a trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Trademarks_and_Domain_Names_Related\"><\/span>How Are Trademarks and Domain Names Related?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark needs to be registered in each country you want your product or service to be protected. For example, a company that provides businesses with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dialpad.com\/uk\/features\/toll-free-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK toll-free numbers<\/a> should be registered in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/how-to-name-your-business\/\">how to name your business<\/a>, it\u2019s a good idea to look at what domain names and trademarks are already registered. Creating a domain name using a trademarked word or phrase is called trademark infringement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a company finds that you\u2019re using their trademark (or something too similar), they can sue you or your company. This could lead to criminal penalties. Equally, when naming a business or registering a trademark, you should check to see if similar domain names have been taken. In the case that a website pre-dates your trademark, you have no legal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Trademark_a_Domain_Name\"><\/span>Why Trademark a Domain Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering a domain name doesn\u2019t automatically give you ownership of the name or phrase you\u2019ve used. To own the intellectual rights, you must also register it as a trademark. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vpnreactor.com\/pia-vpn-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) was able to protect their domain via trademark<\/a>, which means their company and domain name can\u2019t be duplicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering your domain name as a trademark also prevents people from using a similar name. This could be innocently done by an unrelated company or intentionally for financial gain. Competitors may do this to mislead your potential customers, or you could be a victim of cybersquatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, to mislead potential customers, competitors to NetSuite, an integrated cloud business software suite, could register similar domain names, such as netsuit.com or nettsuite.com. Then redirect that domain name to their own site. If NetSuite is trademarked (which it is), the owner could request that those websites be transferred to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cybersquatting is when domain names that are the same as or similar to existing brands or trademarks are bought before the trademark owner has had the chance to purchase them. This is usually carried out with the intention of selling domain names back to the owner for a high fee. Under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (\u201cACCPA\u201d), people that attempt this can be sued for trademark infringement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as understanding CVSS can help you ensure your business software is better protected online, trademarking your domain name means that your company image is protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-cAPIIqJ-hJWYRqckQ5Iq4_YwM2eFbuToRSG7d7ATCVEnt7UCk8mAQVHzLTxt-ImU37yTleMvsdyh61c-W6w_7xl2jCCwC9jsX7FnihrdsHbvuSN0c4Pk8wFpRAFw5qAzOL_J3XYRo2_5L4kvNFc8yYDXN076sH0puU4CcwWRNTsEkUM28FQYFbLfU6xMw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trademark_a_Domain_Name\"><\/span>How to Trademark a Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you own a domain name doesn\u2019t mean you can register it as a trademark. It has to meet certain criteria, and it can\u2019t be too similar to another trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility\"><\/span>Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing your domain name can be difficult. But if you\u2019re planning on protecting it as a trademark, you must ensure it\u2019s suitable. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/namebounce-naming-tips\/\">top naming tip<\/a> is to go for something distinctive. Many trademarks are words with no prior meaning, such as eBay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your trademark is likely to be denied if you use common verbs, names, or locations. For example, if you are setting up a business that offers different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalapptesting.com\/best-practices-functional-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of functional testing<\/a>, something as simple as functionaltesting.com wouldn\u2019t be likely to be trademarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally, if you work in app development, a name like DevOps or softwaredevelopment.com would be far too generic. You should instead try to encapsulate your specific brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Og1BXefhvQbAdWLHELAneMPqpmKleN6t9vHfHQS3XIv0jVEt1gDao1ymLzZl8QzGgZTsyhdDkxAmHOA0wuRJY4nwFSkgjWsgNRJZ3RpzYaqLVg8KG7oR_xohYtxzaoFug4hMSB6-LaL_GwtUGyjsTLqPvF6X42eQy6gwE2NoJ2mOSYMrMLp5So6o9cgWLA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Registration_Process\"><\/span>The Registration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering a trademark works on a national level, so you may have to register multiple if you work internationally. It\u2019s essential to register your trademark initially in the country where your business is based, as you\u2019ll want to be protected as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to expand internationally, you may want to use The Madrid System, where you can apply to register your trademark in multiple countries at once. The Madrid Union has 112 members, which covers 128 countries, including the USA and the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever jurisdiction you\u2019re registering your trademark in, the process remains mainly the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>First, you have to decide on your trademark. Do you want it to be your brand name or the whole domain name? Some companies include the whole internet address, including the .com, .co.uk, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Next, it\u2019s a good idea to search for similar trademarks. One of the main reasons your trademark may be rejected is that its similarities would cause confusion with other trademarks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>You then have to specify what goods and\/or services your business provides. This is important, as your trademark will only cover what you\u2019ve included in your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you were to trademark your communications software, you would need to include a list of all your offerings, from your VoIP phone system to your instant messaging capabilities. You wouldn\u2019t need to go quite so far as to provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dialpad.com\/uk\/glossary\/what-is-voip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VoIP definition<\/a>, but identifying all of your services is a must.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Finally, depending on which country you\u2019re filing in, you need to complete the correct forms and send them to the appropriate office along with the required evidence. This can usually be completed online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disputes\"><\/span>Disputes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different reasons for domain name disputes. Some can be resolved easily when the businesses involved are able to reach a mutual understanding. Others may need to be settled legally, which is why it\u2019s important to protect your domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chosen_Name_Already_Registered\"><\/span>Chosen Name Already Registered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, there isn\u2019t much you can do if you didn\u2019t trademark your chosen name. If someone gets there first, the only option is to offer to buy the domain name from them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersquatting\"><\/span>Cybersquatting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, this is a crime that affects businesses worldwide. A cybersquatter aims to prevent you from getting your domain name back or to make you pay exorbitant prices to retrieve your name. But if you can prove that the domain name has been purchased with malicious intent, you should be able to get it transferred back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should first contact the owner directly to inform them that their name infringes on your trademark. Keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dialpad.com\/uk\/features\/call-logs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call log<\/a> and save any emails or messages. If you have to go down the legal route, you need evidence that you\u2019ve tried to inform the trademark owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, it would be best to seek advice from a lawyer specializing in trademark law. You may also want to consider alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has an Arbitration and Mediation Center that deals with IP and technology disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Name_Containing_a_Trademark\"><\/span>Domain Name Containing a Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you include a trademark you don&#8217;t own in your domain name, even unintentionally, you could be sued for trademark infringement. At best, you\u2019ll be told to take the website down. At worst, you could face charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Businesses_With_Similar_Names\"><\/span>Businesses With Similar Names<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With global businesses in all industries having their own websites, similarities in names are inevitable. You may register your trademark only to find a business in a different sector using a similar domain name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could also include parody and mocking websites. They\u2019re all fun and games until someone gets in trouble. If you\u2019re showing a business in a bad light, and they can prove financial loss, you could be sued for damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/C7-vhLd_8Iug3nA7v9wAvR-I7s7PIAaT3B4W5zUL-c5IVxs4uVTJ7Ozwb-vRDFGHZK9vmOo9Enakrqa0ph8cjMHvGPgbC859OMKAxO7TqYRxG4fjLa0TyOb2dUFgXDgR5vlxwHvex3z1A7QzcZuJPoz-RmNCj0EqUAC443rrd66XCMqKyB50FuwZl_eR1A\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_Domain_Name_Trademark_Cases\"><\/span>Example of Domain Name Trademark Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some recent examples of cases from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2022, New Balance, a major sports footwear manufacturer, disputed two domain names: \u2018<em>nb-india.com\u2019 <\/em>&nbsp;and <em>\u2018nbshoesindia.com\u2019. <\/em>Both domain names were transferred to them after the panel decided they were being used in bad faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2020, Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace, disputed that the domain name <em>\u2018ggroupon.com\u2019<\/em> was confusingly similar to their trademarked name. As it was proven to be registered and used in bad faith, it was ordered that the domain name was to be transferred to Groupon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Your_Domain_Name\"><\/span>Protecting Your Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering your domain name as a trademark not only gives you more protection but also makes it more valuable. Your domain name and trademark identify your business and strengthen your brand&#8217;s market presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark gives you legal rights over your name in the country it was trademarked. It\u2019s smart to look ahead and trademark your domain name in any country you operate within. But you must seek legal advice if any disputes arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tanhaz_Kamaly_%E2%80%93_Partnership_Executive_UK_Dialpad_UK\"><\/span><strong>Tanhaz Kamaly &#8211; Partnership Executive, UK, Dialpad UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tanhaz.kamaly@dialpad.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanhaz Kamaly<\/a> is a Partnership Executive at Dialpad, a cloud-based business communications platform that turns calls into the best opportunities with features like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dialpad.com\/uk\/features\/three-way-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3-way calls<\/a>. He is well-versed and passionate about helping companies work in constantly evolving contexts, anywhere, anytime. Tanhaz has also written for Corporate Vision Magazine and Track-POD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out his <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/tanhaz-kamaly-57160397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover everything you need to know about trademarking your domain name so you can establish your brand in the marketplace and avoid any legal issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"categories":[5,3,4],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Find-Domain-Names.png?fit=870%2C580&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=539"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":543,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539\/revisions\/543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namebounce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}