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We have a rapidly growing website and as part of our company promotion I write ezine articles. Recnetly I was made aware of websites using my name (Terrance Lile) to sell products. This is a uniquely spelled name using an "a" instead of an "e" in the first name and an "i" instead of a "y" in the last), so it is not a coincidence. I have never been contacted in regard to their use of my name.
Checking out the sites I found them to be a single page each with Google AdWords on them. Clicking on the “Advertise On This Site” link I was taken to the AdWords signup. I get the impression that Google owns or manages these sites.
Checking with Trademarks and Patents I was told that others could use my name to sell products that I am not selling. I have since purchased the .com for my name and we are developing a site that has affiliates offering many types of products. Has anyone out there had this experience? Will I need to take the suggestion of the patent office and register my name in 45 different categories at $325 each? Any suggestions on protecting my name would be appreciated. Thanks.
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