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Are "Rate My" Websites Breaking Trademarks?

by Zabrina
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If I create a website, for example, "Rate My Forum Moderator" (just kidding, but an example ), would that infringe on any trademarks/copyrights? I've done a bit of searching on Rate My Professors, but can't come to a conclusion yet.

For anyone able to help me figure this out, thank you!
#breaking #rate my #trademarks #websites
  • Profile picture of the author Benjamin Ehinger
    This all depends on how you would be setting up the site. There are a lot of websites like that, but depending on what you are going to rate and how it is set up would make all the difference.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zabrina
    I was thinking of a "rate my" website for a certain service industry. I would obviously use a unique template and make some changes to the rating system itself. How unique should I aim for to avoid trouble?

    Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
    Trademark would be the domain name you are using not the site name / title... I have some rate my sites that have been running for years with no problems at all.. They do not step on anyones trademark..

    James
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    • Profile picture of the author Zabrina
      Great, that's very helpful, thank you. One more question -- does this mean I could use rate-my-moderator.com, for instance, and still be okay? Or would I have to change it to something like moderatorrating.com to not be infringing? Thanks!
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