Hosted.com® Secures Registered Trademark Status

Hosted.com® has secured registered trademark status, solidifying its brand identity and clarifying the difference between owning a domain name and registering a trademark.

A domain name and a trademark are often used together in business and branding, but they are not the same form of protection. A domain name is a web address that allows people to find a website online, while trademark registration protects a brand name or similar identifier in relation to specific goods or services.

For online businesses, understanding the difference is important. Registering a domain name does not automatically register that name as a trademark. A business can have a domain name without having trademark protection for it.

Hosted.com® was founded on July 6, 2015, and operates under the legal, registered name: Hosted.com LLC. The registration formalizes the company’s use of the Hosted.com® name in connection with its Domain Registration, Web Hosting, and WordPress Hosting products.

A trademark serves as a clear indicator of brand identity and supports trust for customers and partners. Clear brand identity supports trust for customers and partners, and registering a trademark is an important step in protecting a company’s identity.

Hosted.com® stated that registering the trademark is part of its ongoing brand management, not a change in services. It will continue operating under the Hosted.com® name and provide Domain Registration, Web Hosting, WordPress Hosting, and other online services.

This is especially important when handling domain names, hosting accounts, email services, and website settings through one provider. Clear brand recognition helps customers to identify official communications and distinguish them from unrelated or unauthorized references.

Hosted.com® offers Web Hosting, Domain Registration, and WordPress Hosting for businesses and individuals. The company focuses on reliability, performance, and accessible support, catering to a diverse customer base from freelancers to startups and SMEs.

Wayne Diamond, CEO of Hosted.com®, said, “Registering the Hosted.com® name as a trademark is an important step in protecting the company’s identity.” He emphasized that a domain name gives a business its address on the internet, while a trademark helps protect the identity connected to that address.