Old Computer Game Titles

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by usearchme, Jan 16, 2009.

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    Hi guys

    I am currently developing a website, and have a domain in mind, unfortunatly the name matches a very old c64 game, im just wondering if this is going to be a problem, as the game is over 15 years old now and they dont own any domain names related to this game ? and the game wasnt followed up in any way.

    Woc
     
    usearchme, Jan 16, 2009 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    If the game hasn't been sold in 15 years, I would imagine the trademark has been abandoned. Check the USPTO site to see if a registration is active.
     
    mjewel, Jan 16, 2009 IP
  3. druidelder

    druidelder Peon

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    It will also depend on the content of your site. If you are selling flowers there probably isn't much they could do. A gaming website would be a different issue.
     
    druidelder, Jan 16, 2009 IP
  4. fatedesign

    fatedesign Peon

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    Actually, their would be no issue. I highly dout that they renewed their patent. Even if they did it still wouldn't be a problem as the courts are still undecided on domain trademarks.
     
    fatedesign, Jan 18, 2009 IP
  5. paark.s

    paark.s Peon

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    I'll go with this comment.
     
    paark.s, Jan 19, 2009 IP