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can 3GS.com get sued by iPhone

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by viqifrench, Jun 20, 2009.

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    viqifrench, Jun 20, 2009 IP
  2. ZacharyW

    ZacharyW Peon

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    Copyright infringement of "3GS", I don't believe there is a whole lot they can really do.
     
    ZacharyW, Jun 20, 2009 IP
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    I'm pretty sure they could do something considering that is the exact name of the new iphone.
     
    Goran, Jun 20, 2009 IP
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    Wow, if someone owned it way before they can just copyright anything.
     
    Shazz, Jun 20, 2009 IP
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    You could certainly be sued for trademark infringement if you used the domain for anything related to the iphone. The domain could be used for something completely unrelated to apple or the iphone. You can't jump on the bandwagon and try to use a domain to ride the goodwill of another company - which is exactly what the owner of the domain is doing.
     
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    Shazz Prominent Member

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    The min. amount is 10k!! thats the reserve... its crazy
    What if someone paid at least that much and apple took it away :eek:
     
    Shazz, Jun 20, 2009 IP
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    viqifrench Peon

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    Yep, this looks tricky, legally speaking, on its surface... But you can buy iPhone accessories "everywhere" online. Those people aren't getting sued by Apple, so maybe it would be worth it.

    I just keep thinking about how nutz people on Twitter are about the 3G S and know in my gut this is one that could have untold value for the owner.

    I wonder if this is really the *right* time for the domain/forum owner of 3gs.com to auction it off? He'd probably get more if he put all the affiliate bells 'n whistles on it.
     
    viqifrench, Jun 20, 2009 IP
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    No, I don't own it -- but I sure want to. I'm going to look into how Apple has registered the name of its new iPhone. I understand what you're saying, but wouldn't Apple have bought 3gs.com a long time ago if they considered someone else using it a competitive threat?
     
    viqifrench, Jun 21, 2009 IP
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    1) Apple doesn't have to register it.

    2) They probably didn't want the domain, but if someone used it for apple products, they can take it.

    3) If you really want to buy a domain, you probably shouldn't make a half dozen posts on a webmaster forum with a link to the auction. Doesn't make a lot of sense.
     
    mjewel, Jun 21, 2009 IP
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    Do Apple own the rights to the 3G techonology?

    I'm sure other mobiles use this techonolgy to stream the Internet across their phones, that said the "S" part is more tricky. But i'm sure Apple wouldn't give a monkeys bum as long as the domain was marketing the mobile and it's other products in a good way.

    Why would they sue some one marketing their name?

    Makes no sense...
     
    garyl2k, Jun 21, 2009 IP
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    You obviously have no experience in trademarks, nor are you familiar with the thousands of lawsuits against people "marketing" a trademark.

    From Apple:

    Domain Names: You may not use an identical or virtually identical Apple trademark as a second level domain name.


    Read the WIPO's decision against those "marketing" the apple brand, including the "former" owner of applefans.com.
     
    mjewel, Jun 21, 2009 IP
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    Read up trademark dilution.

    Some do, others don't. But each will decide on their own, despite what others
    think.
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 21, 2009 IP
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    You should buy it and call the actual site "the three G's" have a picture of three guys on it and say it means 3 gentlemen. Then sell blackberrys on the site lol. The guy is probably selling it because he already got one of those cease and desist letters from apple and he wants to get some $$$ out of the site before they just take it.
     
    thedood317, Jun 26, 2009 IP
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    How about if you get a reseller license from Apple and make a store there? Surely they will support you selling their product?
     
    wptheme, Jun 26, 2009 IP
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    It is possibly because I believe the phrase 3G is trademarked so they could send you a persuasive cease and desist letter. IN that case you would probably have to hand over the domain.
     
    NLmedia, Jun 26, 2009 IP
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    If the domain was registered before the idea was conceived by apple then I think that you should be fine, to stay safe, if you buy it do not put apple related things on there, but I doubt that they would do anything unless your making big bucks and taking profit from them.
     
    mattehz, Jun 26, 2009 IP