Is it illegal to register a Domain whose trademark is in another country

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by unknown888, Jan 22, 2008.

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    I have registered a domain whose trademark is in India ( i am not even sure if it is a trade marked name).

    Am I allowed to operate it from outside India?.
    Can I provide my services in India?.
    Can I be sued?.
    How do i find out if it is a trade marked name?.

    thanks
     
    unknown888, Jan 22, 2008 IP
  2. ~ServerPoint~

    ~ServerPoint~ Banned

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    Hello!
    As for domain name extention: If it is general - go ahead. If it ids India related .in etc - read rules for the zone of .in
     
    ~ServerPoint~, Jan 22, 2008 IP
  3. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Yes it can be a problem, they can go through http://www.wipo.int WIPO to get at you.

     
    wisdomtool, Jan 22, 2008 IP
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    Its a generic top level .COM extension.
     
    unknown888, Jan 22, 2008 IP
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    If it just generic keywords I'd reg it.

    As long as you do not attempt to use it to trade on their mark you should be OK. If you park the domain make sure non of their ads or ads for products that they trade in are listed on your parked page.

    That being said :) I'm not an attorney.
     
    duceman, Jan 22, 2008 IP