Someone register a .org using my branding

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by bunbunx2, Apr 21, 2009.

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    Someone register a .org using my branding

    My site was known as Anime Shippuuden and i own the .com domain for over 7 months.

    Recently come up a site known as Anime Shippuuden.org and it call itself as Anime Shippuuden - Anime Shippuuden

    Is there any way i can get his domain removed or do anything about it
     
    bunbunx2, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  2. prashantban

    prashantban Well-Known Member

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    dere's no way.... Its completely legal...
    You can just file a complaint or request to change the domain a li'l bit
     
    prashantban, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  3. goscript

    goscript Prominent Member

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    No you can do nothing as you don't own a trademark to "Anime Shippuuden"
     
    goscript, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  4. AniMud

    AniMud Peon

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    I'm sure there are also laws governing the posting of debts from anyone, company, consumer, or corporation. I called the guy, and he got really agitated and wanted my address lol.
     
    AniMud, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  5. enhu

    enhu Well-Known Member

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    Hosting companies offer those options for you to register those domains i guess.
    There's no way you can get the domain now, its completely legal.
    Someone will even register Anime Shippuuden.info tommorrow or Anime Shippuuden.net a minute later..lol

    Good luck.
     
    enhu, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  6. Oranges

    Oranges Active Member

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    The .org domain owner can sue you as well and take your.com domain as well, if he get "Anime Shippuuden" trademarked.
     
    Oranges, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  7. bunbunx2

    bunbunx2 Peon

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    thanks for the information.
     
    bunbunx2, Apr 21, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    No, he can't. In the US trademark rights are established by first usage, not first registration. If the .com owner wasn't infringing upon an existing trademark (and it appears he is) he could contest or cancel a trademark application and then file their own claiming first usage of the mark.
     
    mjewel, Apr 21, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    I don't know anything about Anime, but it would appear "Shippuuden" is a trademark character. Not only can you not do anything about the other user, it's possible your domain could be taken in a trademark dispute.
     
    mjewel, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  10. bunbunx2

    bunbunx2 Peon

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    Oh Thanks A Lot For All The Information. I Understand Its Now :d
     
    bunbunx2, Apr 21, 2009 IP