Can you get sued?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by mikelowrey, Mar 19, 2015.

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    Hi,

    If you buy a popular domain name with a company's name, can you get sued?

    Thank you!
     
    mikelowrey, Mar 19, 2015 IP
  2. billzo

    billzo Well-Known Member

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    Yes, you can get sued. In most cases you will not. What you will get is an email/letter demanding that you stop using the domain name and possibly turn it over. If that fails, they will take you into arbitration in which case you will probably lose and have to pay the arbitration fee (I think it was $1,500 USD). Of course, some uses of a trademarked domain are acceptable when they cannot be confused with an official site.
     
    billzo, Mar 20, 2015 IP
  3. DarkMatrix

    DarkMatrix Active Member

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    google > UDRP
    and you will get info about TM domains and all
     
    DarkMatrix, Mar 20, 2015 IP
  4. TB Ann

    TB Ann Banned

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    Most probably. Unless there is no trademark infringement voilated.
     
    TB Ann, Mar 20, 2015 IP