Reebok.in - Please Appraise

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  1. #1
    Hello Friends,

    I would highly appreciate appraisal from fellow members for my domain - reebok.in.

    I have recently acquired this domain and looking to further develop it as a online footwear store.

    I would also appreciate any feedback that anyone would like to give - kindly post your opinions - they are welcome.

    Regards,
    Seo Ocean
     
    seoocean, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  2. Nora

    Nora Well-Known Member

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    I'm sorry but I think using this domain could get you real trouble with Reebok.. it will only lose you money.
     
    Nora, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  3. tressin

    tressin Active Member

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    trademark issue imo
     
    tressin, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  4. jakomo

    jakomo Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Yup, I'm sure you could get a problem with Reebok, but maybe Reebok is not a trademak in India, if yes, you could have a problem...
     
    jakomo, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  5. Apartment

    Apartment Peon

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    #5
    Usually the registry takes the domain in case of dispute. Ugly rule.
     
    Apartment, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  6. louislim2

    louislim2 Banned

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    #6
    hope you wont get reebok sue letter!
     
    louislim2, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  7. minimumrage

    minimumrage Peon

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    #7
    $8 exactly
     
    minimumrage, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  8. zangief

    zangief Well-Known Member

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    #8
    This domain is the key to enter to the world of laws.You'll possibly meet some lawyers and talk to them.And also Reebok can send you a kind mail for the lucky owner of this domain :)
     
    zangief, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  9. angad_singh

    angad_singh Peon

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    #9
    sell it to them for $99999999999999...
     
    angad_singh, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  10. gult

    gult Peon

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    #10
    Sorry bro. Trademark issue. Better to hand it over to them before they act
     
    gult, Aug 31, 2007 IP
  11. pn21

    pn21 Peon

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    #11
    I am owning msoffice.in and i made a search at uspto.gov for "ms office" and "msoffice". There is not any trademark issue for them. There are trademarks for "microsoft" or "office xp" but nothing for my domain.

    Then I made a search for reebok and there are some trademarks about reebok.

    There some websites like excel.gen.tr which does not belong to microsoft and i haven't heard any lawyer call from microsoft to the owner of the website. I think it can be related with the way you will use the website.
     
    pn21, Sep 1, 2007 IP
  12. sitemaster

    sitemaster Banned

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    #12
    Actually reebok is a dictionary word as its a African antelope. If you were to create a site that would focus on these animals then I don't think that Reebok can sue you.
     
    sitemaster, Sep 1, 2007 IP
  13. seoocean

    seoocean Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Well i dont see any issues - frankly !!

    Look at http://www.reebok.us - it isnt having a trademark issue !!

    Similarly reebok.info and reebok.org are registered to private users - and have the domain for more than a couple of years.

    I think only if i start selling shoes on it - will i infringe the trademark. Feedbacks are still welcome.

    Seo Ocean
     
    seoocean, Sep 1, 2007 IP
  14. champ_rock

    champ_rock Peon

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    #14
    not even worth reg-fee in my opinion.. :(
     
    champ_rock, Sep 1, 2007 IP
  15. pnaidoo

    pnaidoo Well-Known Member

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    #15
    I agree, this is a law suit waiting to happen, plus you will loose the domain and all your expenses associated with it.
     
    pnaidoo, Sep 1, 2007 IP
  16. minimumrage

    minimumrage Peon

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    #16
    That's what I love about Digital Point. People post things all the time without reading the thread. They read the first post, then they reply. The guy shows links to other sites using the Reebok name, but unaffiliated with Reebok. They haven't been shut down. Obviously it isn't an issue.
     
    minimumrage, Sep 1, 2007 IP
  17. tushardhoot1

    tushardhoot1 Active Member

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    #17
    Its the name of an Africian Antelope, but I can't see how that can make you a lot of money, unless you sell shoes, in which case you would be sued.

    So Reg Free.
     
    tushardhoot1, Sep 1, 2007 IP
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