Hi, I have a local business and one of my competitor (must say they are very big and have big media under there support) so far didn't register there .NET domain (they only own .com domain). I bought that domain and planning to redirect that to my Web site. Will it create any problem for me? If redirect is a problem can I create a blog on that domain and advertise my business there? Please let me know your thoughts or experience on this, Thanks
if you infringe their trademark, they will probably come after you. So you'll probably lose the .net and end up basically wasting your time.
It's trademark infringement since you are competitors - either using the domain or just doing a redirect. It is a very bad idea. They can turn around and sue you for damages, and if it's a registered mark, ask for treble their legal fees. I am sure the possible benefit is not worth a risk of tens of thousands of dollars or more. Don't try to ride the goodwill a mark established by someone else - build your own brand.