Register Dead Person's Name..Is it CyberSquatting??

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Suziclue, Feb 5, 2009.

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    Is it Cybersquatting to register a dead person's name and use it to sell products related to them?
     
    Suziclue, Feb 5, 2009 IP
  2. godinu

    godinu Peon

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    if the person is famous enough to have products related to them, they probably have their named trademarked too, with someone actively handling those matters.

    Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon come to mind.
     
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  3. domainloco.net

    domainloco.net Notable Member

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    The tittle made me LOL.

    Well consider the example of Ebay's ex-CEO. Someone registered domain names with her name all over them and she lost the UDRP filing. But yeah, if they are famous enough you can have them taken away. In contrast, I own a Fat Joe lyrics site with his exact name and many other similar names.
     
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  4. Suziclue

    Suziclue Well-Known Member

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    Can I set up something to sell their books? And how do I know if they have a trademark for them after they are dead?

     
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  5. UAA

    UAA Active Member

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    check the database for trademarks
     
    UAA, Feb 5, 2009 IP