Alumni Domain Name / Trademark Issues?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by interfx, Mar 17, 2007.

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    I am some of my former colleagues are thinking about starting an alumni website for former employees of our company... We think this is a great idea to get the former employees in touch, and give us a chance to discuss what is happening on our former companies stock, news, and the direction the company is heading... A lot of us have left, a good chance to stay in touch.

    We were thinking about a domain name like (not actual, but like this)

    FordAlumni.com
    IBMAlumni.com
    GMAlumni.com
    etc...

    Do we have to worry about copyright/trademark issues using the company name in the domain? Any other suggestions? How can I best make sure this is not going to be an issue? (without contacting my former employee which is a huge, company where I could not even get a straight answer even if I did ask)

    Any opinions out there?
     
    interfx, Mar 17, 2007 IP