can i use a trademark in a domain that is just a redirect?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by atvking, Jan 6, 2010.

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    can i use for example "sonytv.tv" just to redirect to a site that does not contain the brand name for example it redirects to: atvkingsshop.com ...i know its a long shot :) but im curious...
     
    atvking, Jan 6, 2010 IP
  2. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    whether or not you redirect the domain name is irrelevant, you still own the tm domain which can land you in trouble.
     
    dcristo, Jan 6, 2010 IP