can I register a domain name with the word wordpress in it.

[falguni1]

can I register a domain name with the word wordpress in it.

please help me will wordpress not like it

[Adulu]

Probably has trademark issue.
don't use it

[falguni1]

I already have a name with wordpress in it now what to do. I think I will use it, there is nothing I found on net against it.

[Gulam.Shuheb]

I don't think you can because of Registered Trademark stuff

[eddy2099]

http://wordpress.org/about/domains/

For various reasons related to our WordPress trademark, we ask if you're going to start a site about WordPress or related to it that you not use "WordPress" in the domain name. Try using "wp" instead, or another variation. We're not lawyers, but very good ones tell us we have to do this to preserve our trademark. Also many users have told us they find it confusing.

If you already have a domain with "WordPress" in it, redirecting it to the "wp" equivilent is fine, just as long as the main one users see and you promote doesn't contain "WordPress."

"WordPress" in sub-domains is fine, like wordpress.example.com, we're just concerned about top-level domains.

We've told this to anyone who has ever asked us, we just wanted to make it public so more people could be aware of this policy.

[Christina_Anderson]

It is not necessary to do that... I would suggest don't do it !

[Gulam.Shuheb]

Well some guy made a domain called PayPalSucks(dot)com....

[BlohG]

I have many domains with wordpress in it, personally speaking don't register it as it has TM issues, but if you wanna risk it then go ahead!

[ORZ]

Just use a disclaimer in the footer and I am sure it will be enough!

[falguni1]

Just use a disclaimer in the footer and I am sure it will be enough!

really thanks.
can I contact the wordpress people and ask for permission.
where to contact them.

[Ichigo91]

I dont believe it has any trademark issues.
What about all those who make fan sites about a serie? they must include the name of the serie to know thats what the site is gonna be about.

[puremonopoly]

Just use a disclaimer in the footer and I am sure it will be enough!
(c) something*wordpress.com. This website is not affiliated in any way to wordpress.com. All rights reserved.

You don't have a TM issue unless you act as the corporation or are in the intent of deception. If the site isn't a clone of wordpress.com then there isn't an issue. And if wordpress ever does contact you complaining, then fight them like a ninja and don't back down.

[locomotion]

(c) something*wordpress.com. This website is not affiliated in any way to wordpress.com. All rights reserved.


This is what the OP needed :) . Well actually it's free to register any domain you desire, but to avoid misunderstanding it's better for you to state it first before you have to clean up some unnecessary mess.

[Dave Zan]

And if wordpress ever does contact you complaining, then fight them like a ninja and don't back down.

Inspite of Eddy2099 giving one answer straight from WordPress?

http://wordpress.org/about/domains/

For various reasons related to our WordPress trademark, we ask if you're going to start a site about WordPress or related to it that you not use "WordPress" in the domain name. Try using "wp" instead, or another variation. We're not lawyers, but very good ones tell us we have to do this to preserve our trademark. Also many users have told us they find it confusing.

If you already have a domain with "WordPress" in it, redirecting it to the "wp" equivilent is fine, just as long as the main one users see and you promote doesn't contain "WordPress."

"WordPress" in sub-domains is fine, like wordpress.example.com, we're just concerned about top-level domains.

We've told this to anyone who has ever asked us, we just wanted to make it public so more people could be aware of this policy.

Then again, it's easy for someone to tell a forum member what to do without
being held liable for it. It's that member's behind on the line, after all.

Up to you, Falguni. Here's another link on the subject:

http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2006/10/26/using-wordpress-in-your-domain-name-dont/

I sincerely doubt they'll allow you to use WordPress in your domain name aside
from what eddy posted. Just stick to those guidelines they stated and you're
likely to be fine.

[yuppy]

parody is not a copyright violation. paypalsucks would be fine.