.Net and .Org, Can I create a business with them?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by OnlinePerson, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. #1
    I've got a .Net and .Org, and want to create a business around them. Can I incorporate even if they're not the .com domain?

    Thanks
     
    OnlinePerson, Nov 11, 2007 IP
  2. Gregcyber

    Gregcyber Active Member

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    Hi,
    If its not a trademark name you have a chance to start it up with out any legal problems from others.
    Is the (name).com have a site up? If it does... The Service / Product should be in high demand. Other wise...I would recommend you have/get the (name).com if you have a choice or look for a new (name).com
    By having the (name).com you will be a happy business entrepreneur.
     
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  3. breakaway

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    You're asking if it is legal to do so?
     
    breakaway, Nov 11, 2007 IP
  4. ruin7xx

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    Heres a related question.

    If a company owns the trade mark to say the phrase "Yellow Balloons". They own the site yellowballoons.com and I own yellowballoons.net.

    If I launch a website titled "yellow balloons" and incorporate it as yellowballoons.net, is this copyright/trademark infringement?
     
    ruin7xx, Nov 11, 2007 IP
  5. OnlinePerson

    OnlinePerson Peon

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    Thank you.
    The .COM is just a SEDO parked page.

    Yes, because it doesn't have the .COM (Commercial) extension; just wondering.
     
    OnlinePerson, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  6. tke71709

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    Not if you're doing business in a different area then the trademark holder.
     
    tke71709, Nov 13, 2007 IP
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    You can incorporate anything you like, the domain name is just an asset of the corporation.
     
    tke71709, Nov 13, 2007 IP
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    TadSenseQ Banned

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    Yes. only the domain name carries legal problems
     
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  9. breakaway

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    It depends on your example. Yellow Balloons is a very general and common kind of descriptive name and you would probably be able to get away with it if your site was about something different than their site. But it depends on what the website name is, and how big the company is.
     
    breakaway, Nov 15, 2007 IP