can I register a domain name with the word wordpress in it.

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    can I register a domain name with the word wordpress in it.

    please help me will wordpress not like it
     
    falguni1, May 30, 2008 IP
  2. Adulu

    Adulu Peon

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    #2
    Probably has trademark issue.
    don't use it
     
    Adulu, May 30, 2008 IP
  3. falguni1

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    I already have a name with wordpress in it now what to do. I think I will use it, there is nothing I found on net against it.
     
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  4. Gulam.Shuheb

    Gulam.Shuheb Banned

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    I don't think you can because of Registered Trademark stuff
     
    Gulam.Shuheb, May 30, 2008 IP
  5. eddy2099

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    #5
    http://wordpress.org/about/domains/

     
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  6. Christina_Anderson

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    It is not necessary to do that... I would suggest don't do it !
     
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  7. Gulam.Shuheb

    Gulam.Shuheb Banned

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    #7
    Well some guy made a domain called PayPalSucks(dot)com....
     
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  8. BlohG

    BlohG Banned

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    #8
    I have many domains with wordpress in it, personally speaking don't register it as it has TM issues, but if you wanna risk it then go ahead!
     
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  9. ORZ

    ORZ Well-Known Member

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    Just use a disclaimer in the footer and I am sure it will be enough!
     
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  10. falguni1

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    really thanks.
    can I contact the wordpress people and ask for permission.
    where to contact them.
     
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  11. Ichigo91

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    I dont believe it has any trademark issues.
    What about all those who make fan sites about a serie? they must include the name of the serie to know thats what the site is gonna be about.
     
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  12. puremonopoly

    puremonopoly Active Member

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    (c) something*wordpress.com. This website is not affiliated in any way to wordpress.com. All rights reserved.

    You don't have a TM issue unless you act as the corporation or are in the intent of deception. If the site isn't a clone of wordpress.com then there isn't an issue. And if wordpress ever does contact you complaining, then fight them like a ninja and don't back down.
     
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  13. locomotion

    locomotion Well-Known Member

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    #13
    This is what the OP needed :) . Well actually it's free to register any domain you desire, but to avoid misunderstanding it's better for you to state it first before you have to clean up some unnecessary mess.
     
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  14. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Inspite of Eddy2099 giving one answer straight from WordPress?

    Then again, it's easy for someone to tell a forum member what to do without
    being held liable for it. It's that member's behind on the line, after all.

    Up to you, Falguni. Here's another link on the subject:

    http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2006/10/26/using-wordpress-in-your-domain-name-dont/

    I sincerely doubt they'll allow you to use WordPress in your domain name aside
    from what eddy posted. Just stick to those guidelines they stated and you're
    likely to be fine.
     
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  15. yuppy

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    parody is not a copyright violation. paypalsucks would be fine.
     
    yuppy, May 30, 2008 IP