Does my domain name have a copyright infringement?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by MechPoint, Dec 24, 2008.

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    A month or so ago I registered the domain name "halo3odst.info"

    "Halo 3: ODST" is the official name of a new upcoming Halo 3 expansion pack game which is being developed by Bungie.

    I plan on just creating a blog for it where I will post unofficial news, videos, and pictures of the game.

    Is there a copyright infringement?
     
    MechPoint, Dec 24, 2008 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    It's certainly trademark infringement - whether or not the owner will take action is unknown.
     
    mjewel, Dec 24, 2008 IP
  3. MelogKnaj

    MelogKnaj Active Member

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    #3
    Do some research and see how strongly Halo 3 enforces their trademark.
     
    MelogKnaj, Dec 24, 2008 IP
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    thenetfool Active Member

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    I believe that only if you intend to sell it later would it be a type of infringement.
     
    thenetfool, Dec 24, 2008 IP
  5. dimmakherbs

    dimmakherbs Active Member

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    you may run into some issues there. Especially if your gonna go and put up a bunch of Halo stuff on the site.
     
    dimmakherbs, Dec 24, 2008 IP
  6. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    #6
    Wrong - That's not how it works.
     
    mjewel, Dec 24, 2008 IP
  7. stefo

    stefo Peon

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    #7
    I rarely doubt it's illegal... maybe you can have some issues,but not big...
     
    stefo, Dec 25, 2008 IP
  8. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Maybe. But registering a domain name bearing a trademark, coupled with using
    it to somehow make money off it, is illegal in certain places.
     
    Dave Zan, Dec 25, 2008 IP
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    yes - that seemed to be a fairly easy question
     
    jasmor81, Dec 26, 2008 IP
  10. campolar

    campolar Peon

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    Well....is the new expansion pack coming up's name trademarked? If not u may keep it :) or try contcting bungie
     
    campolar, Dec 27, 2008 IP
  11. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    It had an automatic common law trademark the minute they announced it regardless of whether or not they filed for a federal registration.
     
    mjewel, Dec 27, 2008 IP