Gripe sites are quite common on the internet. Gripe sites are websites where co

Gripe sites are quite common on the internet. Gripe sites are websites where co

Gripe sites are quite common on the internet. Gripe sites are websites where consumers can offer commentary criticizing the practices or products of particular companies. Should dissatisfied consumers have the right to establish gripe sites on the internet that use the trademark of the offending company in the domain name? How likely is it that consumers will be confused as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of the gripe site by the offending company? Even if you do not think confusion is likely, does the gripe site tarnish the targeted company’s trademark in violation of the Federal Trademark Dilution Act. Provide explanations for your response,