Trump and Trademark Infringement

Written By Darin M. Klemchuk

Donald Trump is perhaps one of the most divisive presidential candidates in the primary field today, so it is probably no surprise that a website’s entire business centers around a dislike for him. Recently, Trump tried to shut it down. Trump’s general counsel sent a cease-and-desist letter to merchandise site StopTrump.us, threatening legal action if the site did not stop using Trump’s name.

Anti-cybersquatting, confusion, and dilution; do these potential claims hold water in this case? Experts weigh in. Read more about Trademark Infringement.

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In addition to Thriving Attorney, Darin M. Klemchuk is founder of Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, and transactional law firm located in Dallas, Texas.  He also co-founded Project K, a charity devoted to changing the world one random act of kindness at a time.  Click to read more about Darin Klemchuk's practice as an intellectual property lawyer.

Darin M. Klemchuk

In addition to Thriving Attorney, Darin M. Klemchuk is founder of Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, and transactional law firm located in Dallas, Texas. He also co-founded Project K, a charity devoted to changing the world one random act of kindness at a time. Click to read more about Darin Klemchuk's practice as an intellectual property lawyer.


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