Greer Burns & Crain Ltd., a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm, has lodged its second trademark infringement lawsuit in an effort to safeguard its online reputation. The firm alleges that an unidentified defendant has been impersonating its attorneys by using a similar website domain name, causing confusion and reputational damage.
The impersonator reportedly requested the release of court-ordered asset restraints, a move that echoes a similar case won by the firm last year. Combatting digital fraud, especially those affecting law firms’ online presence, increasingly shows the vulnerability of businesses in the age of information and the newfound challenges the digital world carries.
Greer Burns & Crain’s persistent efforts highlight the firm’s commitment to defending its integrity while underscoring the complex intricacies of intellectual property law related to digital domains. The firm’s response also gives an indication of the potential future legal territories as more businesses move their operations online.
For a detailed account of Greer Burns & Crain’s legal proceedings, you may read Law360’s coverage of the situation.