HomeVestors Attains Victory Over Trademark Infringers
- HomeVestors Franchise Has Been Diligent in Protecting its Trademarks -
DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeVestors of America, Inc. ("HomeVestors"), known for its registered trademark WE BUY UGLY HOUSES®, has been diligent in protecting its trademarks. Approximately a year ago, HomeVestors initiated a campaign to stop third parties from using its federally registered trademarks as part of their domain names and on their websites without being authorized to do so.
Recently, HomeVestors has embarked on a new campaign to stop unauthorized use of its trademarks on online social networking websites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Craigslist. With the ever-rising popularity of these websites for people not only to network with friends and colleagues but also to conduct business, HomeVestors had begun noticing a rise in the unauthorized use of its trademarks on these sites.
"Fortunately, these particular websites have systems in place for making targeted complaints to remove infringing content," explained HomeVestors litigation attorney Darin Klemchuk of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP.
"Facebook, YouTube, and Craigslist generally take allegations of trademark or copyright infringement very seriously and are quick to act," said Klemchuk. "We have been very pleased with the results and the response times to our complaints and look forward to greatly reducing the number of unauthorized uses of our client's trademarks on these sites."
HomeVestors is the #1 buyer of houses in the U.S. The first franchise company of its kind, HomeVestors has been franchising since 1996. HomeVestors currently has about 200 franchises in 33 states. Franchisees are authorized to use the WE BUY UGLY HOUSES® trademarks in connection with their independently operated franchised business.
HomeVestors has owned and used the HOMEVESTORS®, WE BUY UGLY HOUSES®, the UG family of marks, and other proprietary trademarks continuously for many years. Over the years, HomeVestors has spent significant amounts of time and resources in developing its brand and maintaining the goodwill it has built in its trademarks.
About HomeVestors of America, Inc.
Dallas-based HomeVestors of America, Inc. is the #1 buyer of houses in the U.S. HomeVestors trains and supports franchisees that specialize in buying and rehabbing residential properties. Most commonly known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses" company, HomeVestors strives to make a positive impact in each community. In 2010, for the fifth consecutive year, HomeVestors was among the prestigious Franchise Business Review's "Top 50 Franchises," a distinction awarded to franchisors with the highest level of franchisee satisfaction. For more information, visit www.HomeVestors.com.
About Klemchuk Kubasta LLP
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP is a law firm offering a full array of intellectual property related services, including litigation and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property, as well as registration and licensing of patents, trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights. The firm also provides legal services relating to trade secrets, unfair competition, domain names, e-commerce, privacy policies, Internet law, commercial and business litigation, technology transactions, and international business and trade. Located in Dallas, Texas, Klemchuk Kubasta LLP supports a diverse client base ranging from startups to established market-leading companies. Klemchuk Kubasta LLP also serves as local counsel for IP and commercial litigation cases pending in Texas, including the federal courts in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Additional information about the firm and its attorneys may be found at www.kk-llp.com.
SOURCE HomeVestors of America, Inc.
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