Can i use DP(digitalpoint) in my domain name?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by pixeladd, Jun 17, 2008.

0
  1. #1
    I want to start a new site(will hopefully become public within the next 12 hours :D)

    I just have one problem

    the site is going to be DP related
    will there be any legal issues with shawn about this?

    I wont be taking any revenue or traffic away from DP
    lol i dont think i could if i wanted to
     
    pixeladd, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  2. Crazyanz

    Crazyanz Peon

    Messages:
    207
    Likes Received:
    2
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    well keep it original there is no use of a copy of something already existing
     
    Crazyanz, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  3. zelphics

    zelphics Active Member

    Messages:
    766
    Likes Received:
    15
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    68
    #3
    technically you're not supposed to, but you could probably get away with it (since digital and point are both english words).
     
    zelphics, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  4. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

    Messages:
    11,586
    Likes Received:
    578
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    360
    #4
    digitalpoint is some long lol

    but u can make use of DP i think in your name if it is some sort of fan blog , site
     
    chandan123, Jun 17, 2008 IP
  5. htmlindex

    htmlindex Prominent Member

    Messages:
    11,748
    Likes Received:
    284
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    315
    #5
    Why don't you PM Shawn directly & ask?
     
    htmlindex, Jun 18, 2008 IP
  6. LadyHoldem

    LadyHoldem Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    911
    Likes Received:
    46
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    140
    #6
    Type the words 'digital point' into a firefox browser url bar.. hit enter.

    Now do you really want to compete with that SEOwise?

    hehe I just clicked the link in your siggy, I might just spend a buck on that sir ;) For the fun in it.
     
    LadyHoldem, Jun 18, 2008 IP
  7. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

    Messages:
    11,586
    Likes Received:
    578
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    360
    #7
    i doubt he replies for pms :p
     
    chandan123, Jun 18, 2008 IP
  8. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,320
    Likes Received:
    121
    Best Answers:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    115
    #8
    If Shawn thinks that way as well, then there shouldn't necessarily be issues.
    Of course, if he changes his mind, then that's a different story.
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 18, 2008 IP
  9. domnom

    domnom Peon

    Messages:
    1,788
    Likes Received:
    39
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    The two letter DP are not a trademark of DigitalPoint as far as i can know
    Many sites and businesses use them
     
    domnom, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  10. WebmasterTL

    WebmasterTL Banned

    Messages:
    1,015
    Likes Received:
    30
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #10
    Agreed though you're site is directly and openly using DP = meaning Digitalpoint..:D
     
    WebmasterTL, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  11. soad524

    soad524 Peon

    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #11
    my sugestion is put a disclamer at the bottem of your site saying "this site is in no way affiliated with digitalpoint"
     
    soad524, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  12. Red_Virus

    Red_Virus Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    3,756
    Likes Received:
    249
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    135
    #12
    Can be a problem ! never know but you can get in to some trouble if you are trying to start an hate forum/blog or just duplicate the categories.
     
    Red_Virus, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  13. kewlchat

    kewlchat Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,779
    Likes Received:
    45
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    110
    #13
    personaly i wouldnt do it.. stay origional..
     
    kewlchat, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  14. WebmasterTL

    WebmasterTL Banned

    Messages:
    1,015
    Likes Received:
    30
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #14
    I've checked back. I don't think Shawn would have any problem with that. Eventhough your making a a bit money but I personally don't think he'll take it seriously. Webmasters tend to be more open-minded than legal departments from Ebay or Paypal..:)

    p/s- I will edit this post and say "low income webmaster like me tend to be more open-minded" if he seriously did sue you for using the name..LOL :p
     
    WebmasterTL, Jun 21, 2008 IP