4 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
4 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Your e-Biz & Possible Trademark Violations

by rhapsody
3 replies
Hello Warriors,

I've noticed a couple of threads lately about domain names, trademark violations, etc. Thought you might like this post from Chris Malta on the subject. Also listed within the post is a link to a .gov site to determine if any of the words you are considering using for a domain name are already trademarked.

Hope this helps someone.

~rhapsody

Chris Malta’s Home Based Business Survival Blog
#domain names #ebiz #trademark #violations
  • Profile picture of the author HiAbby
    Hmm. Thanks for posting that. I was actually about to ask a question that this just answered.
    Signature
    $101+ A Day - [Free List Building WSO!]

    Super Cute Opt-In Increasing Video Package WSO

    I <3 Blogging. www.HiAbby.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3294506].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author kindsvater
    I like how he recommends that no one ever register a domain that has a trademark in it.

    "Malta" has been a registered trademark since 1948.

    "Chris" has been a registered trademark for over a decade.

    He's either double screwed, or (my vote) the blog post is uninformed in its recommendations and another reason why non-attorneys talking off the top of their head about legal issues should be ignored.
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3294582].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Michael Taylor
      Originally Posted by kindsvater View Post

      I like how he recommends that no one ever register a domain that has a trademark in it.
      Something else to be considered...perhaps someone purposefully considering using a trademark in their domain name may simply be weighing risks.

      Microsoft and Disney may come down hard like a hammer so you'd avoid their terms like the plague. But a number of companies just simply may not show any interest in protecting their trademarks when it comes to domain names. So...I have a handful of domain names that contain trademarks because they're part of the keywords I selected for various reasons.

      Am I taking a risk with those domains? You betcha. I have no idea what the true odds of Corporation X contacting me with a cease and desist. But, if I ever do get one, I'll act appropriately, of course.

      Sometimes...and this is certainly not legal advice...it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

      As always with trademark issues...don't take my own actions or ideas as advice, guidance, or even as a good idea. It's just what I myself am willing to risk. I know of others who share the same view. But it probably shouldn't be YOUR view.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3295123].message }}

Trending Topics