Can i sell the trademark domain

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by verysenpai, Mar 18, 2012.

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    hy guys

    i have 1 trademark domain and i used that domain to review the owner product
    are legal if i sell it and what the risk
    thanks
     
    verysenpai, Mar 18, 2012 IP
  2. seeworld

    seeworld Guest

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    not allowd i think
     
    seeworld, Mar 19, 2012 IP
  3. WebPromotica

    WebPromotica Greenhorn

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    Yes, you can sell if it is registered on your name even it is a trademark.
     
    WebPromotica, Mar 19, 2012 IP
  4. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Some trademark holders won't allow anyone to sell a domain bearing their mark. The idea there is
    one is "exploiting" the owner's mark to make money for themselves without benefiting the latter.

    Depending on the domain's extension and what laws may apply, the risks range from merely losing
    the domain name to that and having a monetary judgment against you. If the trademark holder is
    in the U.S., they can file an Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) lawsuit and both
    get the domain from you and a "fine" up to $150,000 if you ever set foot in the U.S.
     
    Dave Zan, Mar 19, 2012 IP
  5. seekdn

    seekdn Peon

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    I don't think you could do that because of the law.
     
    seekdn, Mar 19, 2012 IP
  6. lachlandv

    lachlandv Peon

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    You are able to sell it.
    Just be careful and its good practice to notify the potential buyer that the domain contains a trademark.
    Usually they will not care at all.
     
    lachlandv, Mar 24, 2012 IP
  7. dayvo

    dayvo Active Member

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    Is it a global trademark? I could be wrong but i think the trademark has to stand in the country the domain name relates to.. So a trademark in China has no power over a .co.uk domain, for example - unless its a global trademark
     
    dayvo, Apr 2, 2012 IP
  8. aZooZa

    aZooZa Well-Known Member

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    If it's a commentary or review site, it's probably okay. Classic examples are the .....sucks.com sites. If you start trying to profit in any way on the back of the mark, you could find trouble around the corner.
     
    aZooZa, Apr 2, 2012 IP
  9. JerrickYeoh

    JerrickYeoh Active Member

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    Make sure that this trade would not explore yourself to the legal issues . Because once caught , you not only need to lose the domain name for nothing, you even need to paid compensation of using the trademark.
    The owner of trademark can take away from you without return of anything.
    Beware when you sold it .
     
    JerrickYeoh, Apr 5, 2012 IP