would you buy a TM'ed .net...

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Pixelrage, Oct 21, 2008.

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    If you knew of a trademarked company name (a pretty decent one, not too popular in the US) who'se .net was still available, would you buy it?
     
    Pixelrage, Oct 21, 2008 IP
  2. duceman

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    Nope. Even if you don't know that a name is a TM you are still open to a UDRP case. If I remember right the max fine is $250,000 USD
     
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  3. Smeey

    Smeey Well-Known Member

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    No, I wouldn't.
     
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  4. mrfazee

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    That would not be a good idea, but if you own the domain i dont think they can sue u!
     
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  5. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    I wouldn't touch it.
     
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  6. Pixelrage

    Pixelrage Peon

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    I figured as much. This one would be the equivalent of owning something like fujifilm.net. I thought it would be a good part of the "collection", even though I can't even park it.

    Funny when a somewhat big company doesn't register their own .net!

    Thanks for the feedback.
     
    Pixelrage, Oct 22, 2008 IP
  7. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Indeed. But then, only they can decide for themselves.

    YMMV. (Your Mileage May Vary...)
     
    Dave Zan, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  8. topcash

    topcash Peon Affiliate Manager

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    No, not worth the hastle. [​IMG]
     
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  9. coolcode007

    coolcode007 Well-Known Member

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    Simple answer NO :)
    if the name is atleast little bit generic (though its a trademark) i might stepin if .com is available (through expired domain or something) and their site sits on .net.
     
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  10. TalkBack

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    Nope, better being safe than being fined thousands, if not millions ;)
     
    TalkBack, Oct 24, 2008 IP