Appraisal on SunBMW.com

Discussion in 'Appraisals' started by findads, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. #1
    Anyone have an idea on what SunBMW.com would be worth to the right person?
     
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  2. India Forum

    India Forum Well-Known Member

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    What do you mean by BMW?
     
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  3. findads

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    You know, the German luxury car?

    BMW

    Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works
     
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    unfortunately it's trademark infringement
     
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    I'm a bit confused at your assumption that it would be trademark infringement. There are several car dealerships that use sun and BMW in their name. If they used such a website why would it be infringing on BMW's trademark since they are obviously authorized to use "BMW" in their name?

    Thanks
     
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    If you are authorized to use the BMW in your domain name, then it is ok. Otherwise, it's a trademark infringement.
     
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    exactly... all of those franchises have gotten the OK from BMW corporate to use those names.
     
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    So if the site sells to one of those entities it wouldn't be a trademark infringement, correct?
     
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    Correct. If the site owner has authorization from BMW, there should not be any problems. But publishing the domain/site without prior authorization is a trademark infringement.

    If you know how to find end-users, then try to sell it to interested end-users. I am not sure though why they would buy SunBMW instead of anything else which contains BMW.
     
    EnPassant, Apr 8, 2008 IP