Can i use "face-book" in a domain name?

by spen

Posted: 14 years ago 42 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

Hi,guys
Can i use "face- book" in a domain name?
thanks

#domain #facebook #trademark

davezan 14 years ago

Yes.

But...

...it might be taken from you. Not unless you don't make money off of it or ride on Facebook's
traffic.

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http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...main-name.html
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nicolas simpson 14 years ago

I think you could, but that's a really tricky one.

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- sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by nicolas simpson
  
  I think you could, but that's a really tricky one.
  
  Best regards
  
  What makes you say that. Facebook aggressively goes after anyone using it's trademarks. It even went after school teachers using TeachBook
  
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spen 14 years ago

face-book=facebook?
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- davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by spen
  
  face-book=facebook?
  
  Well, why else are you even remotely considering it or asking that anyway? And yes, there have been
  some (especially) administrative decisions where adding a dash or extra character doesn't get around
  that.
  
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  sharkey 14 years ago
  
  I would figure out a different domain name.
  
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- UMS 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by spen
  
  face-book=facebook?
  
  face-book = facebook
  f-a-c-e-b-o-o-k = facebook
  FB = facebook
  
  Lawyers aren't going to discriminate.
  
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  davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by UMS
  
  FB = facebook
  
  Whoa, slow down there. FB doesn't exclusively refer to Facebook, although that
  can depend on context or usage.
  
  If someone uses FB to refer to Finding Books, then that shouldn't be an issue. If
  those letters are used for something social network-related, then that can be a
  problem.
  
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DianaHeuser 14 years ago

Spen,

It's not worth the effort you will put into it. The chances are that eventually it will be taken away from you.

Just my humble opinion.
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- JR Consulting 14 years ago
  
  You can do it, but be prepared to face the legal repercussions of it. The little hypen in between face and book is cute, but it won't save your ass in court.
  
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- IMBotz 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by DianaHeuser
  
  Spen,
  
  It's not worth the effort you will put into it. The chances are that eventually it will be taken away from you.
  
  Just my humble opinion.
  Di
  
  I agree with DianaHeuser. Why waste valuable time on something you might lose and potentially get you in legal trouble?
  
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spen 14 years ago

Such as canonboxup is not enable also?
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- JR Consulting 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by spen
  
  Such as canonboxup is not enable also?
  
  Here's a tip: Don't use trademarked brand or product names in your domain names. It'll save you a lot of trouble.
  
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  NETDAWG 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Jeffrey Reidy
  
  Here's a tip: Don't use trademarked brand or product names in your domain names. It'll save you a lot of trouble.
  
  nuff said... i wouldn't dance on that line.
  
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JCorp 14 years ago

how about faceNOTEbook?
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jeresteem99 14 years ago

Originally Posted by spen

Hi,guys
Can i use "face- book" in a domain name?
thanks

You can use this.

face-book.cc
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- davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by jeresteem99
  
  You can use this.
  
  face-book.cc
  
  Then what, especially if/when people will confuse that with the social network
  service still?
  
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  davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by clove
  
  So, does this mean I am in trouble with my site freefromfacebook.com???? Then why can there be sites like XXXXXsucks??
  
  If you're especially intending to make money off of Facebook's trademark without
  their permission, yes. Exceptionally, sucks or parody sites aim to criticize or poke
  fun of their trademark namesakes without commercially exploiting them.
  
  Like I asked the OP, why else did you register that domain anyway? While you do
  not have to so-called justify yourself to anyone here, you might be called upon to
  do that to Facebook if ever they find your registration.
  
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  davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by clove
  
  Wait wait wait...
  
  This site: Block Facebook is similar to mine. It is making money, too. What gives? Does this mean my site is okay?
  
  I realize you're trying to reassure yourself it's okay. Unfortunately it's not, and it
  is probably a matter of time before Facebook discovers that site and gets it shut
  down. (unless they maybe got Facebook's permission and in writing...)
  
  Not every driver who goes beyond the speed limit get caught. But those that do
  get caught, well...you know.
  
  And definitely change your domain name. If Facebook ever finds that, you might
  not like what they might do.
  
  But look on the bright side: you now have a chance to do something before that
  might get...ugly. Good luck there.
  
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CyberSEO 14 years ago

Originally Posted by spen

Hi,guys
Can i use "face- book" in a domain name?
thanks

There was at least one precedent with some dating site which used "facebook" it its domain name. They lost the legal suit to facebook.com.

So my answer is: NO, you can't.
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Daniel Wilson 14 years ago

Have you've noticed any pages with facebook in domain names? I haven't and that is a bad sign.

inurl:facebook
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Richard Tunnah 14 years ago

Using a trademark in domain name is never going to be ok. Eventually they'll want it back or worse still they'll sue you for cyber squatting and that could be high 5 figures or 6 figures. Can you afford the legal costs to fight such a case??
The only way to be sure you are on the right side of the law is to engage a trademark lawyer (not a cheap option) or avoid known trademarks.

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DallasK 14 years ago

A lot of marketers use Facebook in their course name,
like Brittany Lynch does with her Facebook Lookin course
or webinars.

But when it comes to domains, most marketers realize
they don't need the hassle that will come around sooner
or later and end up going with FB. There's plenty of
domains, courses and classes out there with FB in them
so you're probably a lot safer among those masses.

Dallas...
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  sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by clove
  
  Can someone confirm this? Should I reregister the site with "fb" in the domain, or should I choose a domain name completely unrelated to Facebook?
  
  fb is not a trademark and you would be a lot safer than using their trademark.
  
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  John Hocking 14 years ago
  
  Facebook is sueing people for even using book in the domain name.
  
  Facebook sues Teachbook for using 'book' in its name - Aug. 26, 2010
  
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WakondaMarketing 14 years ago

Yes, you can. But gear yourself for any legal actions that Facebook will take. Just don't do it to avoid headache.
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salaka 14 years ago

hi

yes you can i think becuase face is a one word - book one word two word separted by -

why cant you use it?????
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- davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by salaka
  
  yes you can i think becuase face is a one word - book one word two word separted by -
  
  why cant you use it?????
  
  And even though face and book are separated by a dash, what do you suppose
  other people will think when they nonetheless see them all together in a domain?
  If you want, ask 10 friends you know what is the first thing they'll think of upon
  seeing that.
  
  Come to think of it, anyone can actually use that...as long as they're not making
  money off of Facebook's mark or riding on their traffic...and if they can afford to
  defend against them if ever.
  
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MattVit 14 years ago

So many posts when the simple answer is NO.
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- davezan 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MattVit
  
  So many posts when the simple answer is NO.
  
  Heh, indeed. It usually helps to understand by explaining why, though.
  
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kindsvater 14 years ago

FB was suing 'book' sites that are also social sites with a purpose similar to Facebook.

FB was not the 1st website to use 'book', nor will it be the last, nor does it have a monopoly on any domain with that word.

Trademark issues can be complex and you need to understand the motivation behind FB's claim.

If it was just a lawsuit because a domain had 'book' in it, then as soon as Facebook made it's legal argument it would be subject to a lawsuit by someone else with an even older 'book' domain requesting that facebook.com be forfeited to them.
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LOM 14 years ago

I think that they would take it from you personally. better off coming up with something different..
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sunnyinoz 14 years ago

I recently ran into the same issue. I am new to internet marketing and purchased a domain with a trademark in it. It wasn't until I did all the work on the site that I realised it was a trademarked name. No one has chased me or asked me to take it down or anything, but I purchased a different 'non trademarked' site - moved all the content onto that and now use the trademarked one to push traffic to the non trademarked one
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becanada 14 years ago

how about registering the MISSPELLINGS of "facebook" ? --- 800 million users... times X number of typos... hmmm.
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- Richard Tunnah 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by becanada
  
  how about registering the MISSPELLINGS of "facebook" ? --- 800 million users... times X number of typos... hmmm.
  
  I'm afraid not using mis spelling trademarks to gain traffic off said trademarks can also land you in trouble.
  
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JerrickYeoh 14 years ago

No....i believe you will face some legal issues.
If Facebook sue you , you not only get into troubles. Your domain need to give to Facebook owner and you need to compensate for everything .
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abdin66 14 years ago

No, don't do it!

I speak from experience and tell you that it will be taken off you at some stage. I set up a voucher site using a world famous lingerie brand name and am, AS WE SPEAK, bent over and being *******!

I set this up because I didn't know any better at the time... These days, I stay away from any domain name that could cause issues in the future.

IMO, it's not worth the hassle, or the aggravation and if your site begins to make money, you'll lose that revenue source too. Best to focus elsewhere for the serious long term.

Good hunting...
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- sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Alec Smith
  
  Hi,guys
  I m Alec Smith
  I wanna know that Can i use "face- book" in a domain name?
  Thank You...
  
  Read the thread. How many ways can we say NO? :rolleyes:
  
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- Norman Smith 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Alec Smith
  
  Hi,guys
  I m Alec Smith
  I wanna know that Can i use "face- book" in a domain name?
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  Read the bloody thread NO NO NO
  
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Profolegy 14 years ago

Why not try "Off Your Face"
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spen 14 years ago

xxxxxx.com/facebook ?
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LilBlackDress 14 years ago

Just simply NO.
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