Brand Protection & Legal Notice

Effective Date: 27 January 2026
Last Updated: 23 February 2026

1. Ownership & Legal Identity

The brand name “WebFreelancer™”, the domain https://webfreelancer.in, all associated logos, service frameworks, website content, digital assets, and proprietary methodologies are the exclusive intellectual property of:

Adnan Buksh
Operating as WEBFREELANCER
A Government of India Registered Micro Enterprise (MSME)

Udyam Registration Number: UDYAM-MH-33-0266221
Date of Udyam Registration: 20/11/2022
Jurisdiction: Thane, Maharashtra, India

The enterprise operates in the fields of:

Web Development
WordPress & WooCommerce Development
SEO & Digital Marketing
Website Maintenance & Hosting
Software Support Services

All commercial use of the brand “WebFreelancer” is legally attributable to this registered entity.

2. Evidence of Continuous Commercial Use (Prior Use Rights)

WebFreelancer asserts statutory and common law rights as a Prior User under Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Documented commercial and digital presence includes:

Facebook Page created: 7 September 2017
YouTube Channel established: 26 October 2018
Domain & brand operations active since: 15 August 2022
Udyam MSME Registration: 20 November 2022

This documented history establishes continuous commercial identity and brand presence in the digital services sector (Class 42 & Class 35).

Under Indian law, prior and continuous commercial use carries enforceable rights even against later registrations.

3. Brand Name Protection – WebFreelancer

The name “WebFreelancer” is the protected commercial identity of this enterprise.

Any unauthorized use of the identical or deceptively similar name in relation to:

Web development services
SEO services
WordPress services
Digital marketing
Website maintenance
Hosting services

may constitute Passing Off, brand misrepresentation, and unfair competition under Indian law.

4. Digital Assets & Platform Verification

Official and recognized brand channels include:

Website: https://webfreelancer.in
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webfreelancer.in/ (Joined October 2023)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hire.WebFreelancer.in/ (Created 7 September 2017)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WebFreelancer_In (Established 26 October 2018)

These platforms serve as timestamped digital evidence of legitimate brand ownership and continuous public use.

Any impersonation, imitation, or misleading representation across social platforms will be formally challenged.

5. Copyright & International Protection

All original materials on this website, including:

Written content
Source code
Website design layouts
Branding assets
Graphics and visual frameworks

are protected under:

The Copyright Act, 1957 (India)
The Berne Convention (1886)
Applicable international intellectual property frameworks

6. Domain & Cybersquatting Protection

WebFreelancer reserves the right to initiate proceedings under:

UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy)
INDRP (Indian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy)

against any domain registration made in bad faith that attempts to replicate, imitate, or exploit the WebFreelancer brand identity.

7. Prohibited Activities

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

Registering domains or social media handles incorporating the name “WebFreelancer” without authorization
Using the brand name in Meta Tags, hidden SEO keywords, or paid advertising campaigns to divert traffic
Republishing website content, portfolio projects, or service descriptions
Creating misleading business listings using the WebFreelancer identity
Impersonating the brand in any digital or offline format

8. Monitoring & Enforcement

WebFreelancer actively monitors:

Search engine listings
Domain registrations
Social media impersonation
SEO keyword misuse

Verified infringements may result in:

Takedown notices
Legal notices
Civil claims for damages
Injunctive proceedings

All disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Thane, Maharashtra, India.

9. Notice to Intermediaries

This page constitutes formal notice of prior use and ownership rights.

Intermediaries including hosting providers, domain registrars, and social media platforms are expected to act upon valid infringement notifications in accordance with applicable laws and intermediary guidelines.

10. Legal Contact

For licensing inquiries, brand usage permissions, or reporting infringement:

Adnan Buksh
Owner – WebFreelancer
Email: [email protected]
Location: Mumbra, Thane, Maharashtra – 400612

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