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Old 01-13-2015, 04:59 PM  
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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd View Post
No I got it. But I don't think the mark was abandoned since Max is still active and is still, you know, "Max Hardcore".

Besides, the mark could be re-established quite easily no?
I don't know about getting another trademark once it's been abandoned.

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Originally Posted by AmeliaG View Post
I am not an attorney, so do not take this as legal advice:

That says a trademark, but it does not say a registered trademark. Max Hardcore indisputably has been engaged in commerce under the Max Hardcore trademark. He should contact the USPTO right away though, if he thinks he has a reg, but their site shows it cancelled or abandoned.
All 3 elements of UDRP must be met for the Complainant to win. Trademark is a moot point in UDRP, if the new owner uses the domain legitimately for a non-competing business.
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