trademark
How to protect a domain address without owning a company?
<p>I have recently bought the perfect domain address for a company I plan to start in Brazil some years down the road. One complication is that I currently live in the UK.</p>
<p>I have searched the WIPO's registry and I dont believe I'm violating anyones trade mark.</p>
<p>What is the best way for me to protect this domain and right to use the company name, to avoid a future trade mark claim?</p>
<p>WIPO allows me to register an international trademark, but they say I should have a &quot;basic mark&quot; done in my &quot;home IP&quot; office before. So, what I think makes sense is that, I file a UK trade mark as an individual, and then use it to file an international trade mark that then would apply to Brazil.</p>
<p>Does that make sense?</p>

<p>Generally speaking, trademark law does not allow to reserve a trademark for future use for an extended period of time (like five years), without using it. A trademark arises from use in commerce or imminent intended future use in commerce.</p>
