domain name trademark issue

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by draxima, Aug 14, 2007.

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    Good Day

    I own a domain name with the word google in it. Can google claim this domain name as "google" is trademarked ?
     
    draxima, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  2. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Can, yes. Will, maybe.
     
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  3. draxima

    draxima Active Member

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    then there is really no point in working and developing the domain as I can "loose" it any day...right

    The name is so good i receive som regular type-ins as well

    What would you others do ?
     
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    Drop the domain name before Google finds out about it. It is not worth the legal trouble to keep it. Cut the registration fee as lesson learned and move on.
     
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    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Before you start heeding any "advice" from total strangers here, consider just
    a few things.

    It appears those who say "fight the buggers!" either haven't experienced that
    sort of thing happen to them, or they reside in places where the trademark
    holder in question will likely find it difficult, if not impossible, to enforce their
    claims. If you happen to live in one where the party in question can do so, it's
    your arse on the line with essentially no risk or liability on those who tell you
    to do so.

    Recently, Google sued a man in the Netherlands for registering and using some
    domain names bearing their trademark because they have a presence there. It
    has been resolved since then.

    Weigh your risks and rewards carefully.
     
    Dave Zan, Aug 14, 2007 IP
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    Sleepy_Sentry Well-Known Member

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    I don't think anyone in this thread said "fight the buggers!". In fact, you can't say "those" because you and I are the only two people to have replied to the OP. :)

    If by "total strangers here" you mean me (though there is only one of me, I assure you), then what about you? Are you no less a stranger to this person?
     
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  7. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    It's a preemptive strike for those who feel like posting such rubbish here.

    Heck, the OP (or anyone for that matter) doesn't even have to consider one
    bit what I post. But if what I say has a degree of truth (which I try to input
    in my posts), then why not give it a thought? ;)
     
    Dave Zan, Aug 14, 2007 IP