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SonyVaioX - copyright infringement?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Exa, Dec 29, 2009.

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    Hi,

    Just wanted to check, if we use a domain name like "SonyVaioX.com" to place information on the product, and use it to sell the product, will it be considered as infringement?

    The seller said:
    Just wanted to be sure, thanks.
     
    Exa, Dec 29, 2009 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    I would say that the seller is lying. It's certainly trademark infringement and large companies rarely grant permission to use their mark in a domain.
     
    mjewel, Dec 30, 2009 IP
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    litesearch Active Member

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    Knowing Sony's very bullish protection of it's trade marks I wouldn't give this domain very long to live. Perhaps better to try another.
     
    litesearch, Dec 30, 2009 IP
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    Stingerftw Well-Known Member

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    I would definitely contacting Sony and ask them, you never know what they may do if they find out about your site.
     
    Stingerftw, Dec 30, 2009 IP
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    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    The seller is full of shit.
     
    browntwn, Dec 30, 2009 IP
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    Contact Sony yourself, explaining the situation, don't tell them what the seller said though, and request guidance.
     
    deuterium, Dec 30, 2009 IP
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    Exa Active Member

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    Thanks everyone. I was skeptical about the seller's reply too. It won't be worth my time, so I've decided to let this one go.

    Once again, thanks!
     
    Exa, Dec 31, 2009 IP
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    I don't think Sony will sue you just because of that
     
    suraja, Dec 31, 2009 IP
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I would just take the site offline and deregister the domain asap. No point getting into troubles with the giants.
     
    wisdomtool, Jan 1, 2010 IP
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    Exa Active Member

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    I didn't know you could de-register a domain.

    Also, I have not bought it from the seller; I just wanted to make sure it wasn't infringing on Sony's copyrights/trademarks.
     
    Exa, Jan 1, 2010 IP
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    The only way to be sure is to write in the Sony, but IMO it is an exercise in futility.

     
    wisdomtool, Jan 1, 2010 IP
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    Sony has the ability to sick a pack of wolves on you with a blink, I think you'd better error on the side of caution.
     
    Stoic, Jan 2, 2010 IP
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    Jedi Domain Notable Member

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    Are you kidding? This is definitely a TM infringement. OH yeah, in my opinion, of course,
     
    Jedi Domain, Jan 3, 2010 IP
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    ServerMax-R Peon

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    bad idea. sony will come at you the second they dont like what you are doing (and they probably wont!)
     
    ServerMax-R, Jan 6, 2010 IP
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