DigitalPoint With some other extension

Well... I specifically mentioned DP because I want to start a website like www.digitalpoint.extension (any)

Can I do that? I mean would there be any problem?

Thank you

 

1) You'll be banned asap (from DP)

2) It depends on whether or not your intentions with the domain are within DP's parameters.

 

Why I will be banned?

The intention of the domain is to provide All Digital Solutions at one place.

 

Well I'm sure DP won't like you infringing on their trademark.

And yes, you would be infriging with that type of a website and would be liable to a lawsuit.

 

They have registered the trade mark?

Can you provide me the link where its mentioned that they have registered it? Also a little TM should be displayed with registered trademarks. What you say?

 

It's called "Cybersquatting" and I'm not sure but I believe they don't need to have a trademark, by making that website you'd be infringing on their name and their brand.

 

what about sites like digitalpoint.net, digitalpoint.info

Also the target audience of the website will be some specific country.

Thank you

 

The target country, asfaik, doesn't matter.

The other sites are infringing on DP's trademark, it is true. Whether or not DP decides to pursue them is up to Shawn.

 

It only matters if DP trademarks their name, if not you can do it.

 

Yes, this is what confusing me. I don;t think they have trademarked.

Thank you both for replying. Leaving + Rep for both.

 

1. A registered trademark must be identified with an (R)
2. Anyone can put a tm next to a mark they are claiming as a trademark.
3. One does not need to register a trademark to make it a valid, enforceable trademark.
4. One can have a valid trademark and never put a tm or R next to it.
5. I can think of many uses of the name DigitalPoint that would not infringe on Shawn's usage. (A website about digital pencil sharpeners would be one example that would probably not infringe.)

Merely buying an extension of an existing trademarked name is not infringement. Possible infringement will depend on the use of the domain name and the likelihood of confusion.

In this case, it does sound like you want to do something similar to DigitalPoint.com, and if that is the case, you would most likely be infringing on their mark (registered or not). Whether Shawn cares and would do anything is another question and you should simply ask him.

 

I just ran a whois for some second level cctld and noticed most of em are already taken by individuals . I dont fink dp is trademarked neither i think they care about it .

 

Read btown's post, it's completely 100& correct

 

When in doubt, go direct http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=searchss&state=mgjtea.1.1

But yeah, if anything consider it in bad taste.

 

I also! dont think DP wont mind because the DP owns best extension with .com but you intentions must be checked weather are you copying the concept of DP or it's way! I think that counts up to your site

 

Oh nice!

I love reading your posts !

How do you do #3?

I am curious

Thanks in advance brwntown !

 

Can you provide a source for that? Otherwise it's just heresay.

 

Brwtown is qualified,

I am not sure, if he wants me to disclose his position but , lets just say he "knows his stuff"

Maybe he can comment as well

 

Yeah, i'm sure he does. I'd like what he says to be true infact. I'd just like to see a legal document of some type before I go around TM'ing things.

I was going to pay around £40 to get something TM'ed but if i don't need too i'm all ears .

 

I am sure a google search for "trademark law" would help you,