HomeVestors Continues Aggressive Trademark Enforcement in Second Quarter

DALLAS, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeVestors of America, Inc. ("HomeVestors"), known for its registered trademark We Buy Ugly Houses^®, has been diligent in protecting its trademarks.  Since its incorporation in 1996, HomeVestors has aggressively defended its federally registered trademarks and enforced its right to prevent third parties from infringing these marks, in third-party websites, domain names, and in keyword advertising. 

Over the past six months, HomeVestors has initiated enforcement action against well over thirty new third-party infringers.  In the second quarter of 2013 alone, HomeVestors has initiated enforcement action against sixteen new third-party infringers and has already secured victory in eight matters, including the direct transfer of three domains from infringers to HomeVestors.  In addition, HomeVestors pursued and won three Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy ("UDRP") proceedings against parties that incorporated HomeVestors trademarks into domain names, gaining ownership of those domains.  In total, HomeVestors has secured six domains from the hands of infringers in the second quarter of 2013.     

HomeVestors also continues to see an increase in third-party use of the federally registered HOMEVESTORS^® mark, or confusingly similar variations thereof, an indication that the HOMEVESTORS^® brand continues to grow and gain strength and recognition throughout the United States.  HomeVestors is, of course, diligently pursuing those matters as well.  HomeVestors has especially noticed an increase in infringement in South Florida, Houston, and San Antonio, and is currently focused on eradicating infringement of its marks in those areas. 

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 over 330 independently owned and operated franchises in 37 states.  Franchisees are authorized to use the WE BUY UGLY HOUSES® and HOMEVESTORS^® trademarks in connection with their franchised business.  Use of such trademarks by unauthorized third parties, however, is prohibited.

"HomeVestors continues to aggressively pursue infringers of both its WE BUY UGLY HOUSES^® and HOMEVESTORS^® marks," explained HomeVestors litigation attorney Darin Klemchuk of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP.  "It will continue to pursue every infringement of which it becomes aware in order to maintain the vast goodwill and national recognition in its marks."

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 its independently owned and operated 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 2012, for the seventh 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.

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SOURCE HomeVestors of America, Inc.