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Hello,
I have a hypothetical question.
If I (Reinhard) had registered a domain that conflicted with some trademark. Now if I sold this domain to somebody (John) and the original owners (ABCD Inc.) sued the new owner for damages,
is it possible that I (the original seller) can be held liable by ABCD Inc too?
It hasn't happened and hopefully never will, but I'd like to know.
If there is a liability for the initial owner, how far does the chain go? (If A sells to B who sells to C who sells to D, ... who gets sued...)
Does it make a difference if I bought the domain myself or if I registered it as a new name?
Thank you for your answers!
Reinhard
I have a hypothetical question.
If I (Reinhard) had registered a domain that conflicted with some trademark. Now if I sold this domain to somebody (John) and the original owners (ABCD Inc.) sued the new owner for damages,
is it possible that I (the original seller) can be held liable by ABCD Inc too?
It hasn't happened and hopefully never will, but I'd like to know.
If there is a liability for the initial owner, how far does the chain go? (If A sells to B who sells to C who sells to D, ... who gets sued...)
Does it make a difference if I bought the domain myself or if I registered it as a new name?
Thank you for your answers!
Reinhard