2016-02-12, 22:56
Wait, so this Kodi is only a registered trademark in the US? If that's so, then surely a handful of these sites who maybe based in Europe are not violating your trademark since it doesn't exist in Europe?
Snippet from the internet.
"Does a U.S. trademark registration protect a trademark in a foreign country?
No, a U.S. trademark registration will not protect your trademark in a foreign country. Trademarks are territorial and must be filed in each country where protection is sought."
Here's some info from the UK goverment
Intellectual property (IP) rights are territorial. They only give protection in the countries where they are granted or registered.
This means that if you only have UK protection, others may be allowed to use your IP abroad without infringing your rights.
Snippet from the internet.
"Does a U.S. trademark registration protect a trademark in a foreign country?
No, a U.S. trademark registration will not protect your trademark in a foreign country. Trademarks are territorial and must be filed in each country where protection is sought."
Here's some info from the UK goverment
Intellectual property (IP) rights are territorial. They only give protection in the countries where they are granted or registered.
This means that if you only have UK protection, others may be allowed to use your IP abroad without infringing your rights.
