"This month we have seen several issues arise concerning the use of domain names with respect to the rights of registered trademark owners. Registering a domain name is not the same as registering a trademark and I thought some information as to the difference and how they might interrelate would be helpful. Understanding the difference and taking steps to protect the trademarks that you have some claim to can save you significant aggravation and expense down the line and help you avoid the risk of possibly losing your domain name or your marks...."

