Ebay does not like my domain and is threatening legal action

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Waffleguy, Jun 19, 2008.

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  1. Waffleguy

    Waffleguy Well-Known Member

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    #41

    I don't see the connection with Napster. Shawn Fanning, the founder of Napster became a millionaire after everything was said and done.
     
    Waffleguy, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    bullionhost.com Peon

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    #42
    Hello
    If you got the right lawyers and the money to stand the trial, go for it! The media and all the attention generated if you win will certainly make your business and site worth millions, in the other hand if you just can avoid the mess and find an alternative domain name like, auctionsellingtips, or tipstobetterauctions, etc etc go for the peace and make a smarter move.

    Regards
    Maurice
     
    bullionhost.com, Jun 29, 2008 IP
  3. kohashi

    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    #43
    something tells me if he had the money and good lawyers he wouldn't be asking like this on the forums.
     
    kohashi, Jun 29, 2008 IP
  4. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #44
    Unless he doesn't trust his lawyers. :D
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    jimmybloggs91 Peon

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    #45
    does this mean that if the OP doesnt intend to profit from the site then he can keep it?

    If so you should keep it but not put any paid adverts on it seens as though you have already bought the domain now.
     
    jimmybloggs91, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    Adekwolfstan Guest

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    #46
    haha that kinda sucks, i knew they could press charges but never though they would actually care
     
    Adekwolfstan, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    #47
    i generally trust strangers more than lawyers too ;)
     
    kohashi, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    jmcallister Peon

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    #48
    get rid of the domain quick. Ebay can bury you in legal troubles
     
    jmcallister, Jun 29, 2008 IP
  9. SOULZRIPPER

    SOULZRIPPER Well-Known Member

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    #49
    Thats was funny !!! LoL..

    But seriously you shouldnt be afraid of them man ! Come on you were indirectly helping them in their business.. So you could have just removed the logo... And continued the site !!!
     
    SOULZRIPPER, Jun 29, 2008 IP
  10. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #50
    Uh, yeah. And risk worse than they already are.

    While one may think doing that is benefitting the trademark holder somehow,
    that's not for you to decide. That's eBay's.

    Smart post, coming from someone who has nothing to lose.
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 29, 2008 IP
  11. puremonopoly

    puremonopoly Active Member

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    #51
    you'll be able to keep the name if you don't squat on it and actually do something with it. Also, near your copyright add something like, "...is not owned or directly affiliated with eBay Inc."
    your site is to help people sell... eBay doesn't give the best tips so I'd rather go to an outside source to see something like this if I needed it.. Fight eBay until you break them! Don't respond to their message... anythibg you say they'll hold it against you..
     
    puremonopoly, Jun 29, 2008 IP
  12. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #52
    Oh suuuuuuuuuuuuuure, fight eBay until the OP breaks them, even though he
    has no enforceable claims against them and they do. That's an easy thing to
    say, considering it's not your ass on the line.

    If you got something like this, you asked online, an online stranger told you to
    fight them, you do so and lose, what then? Hmmmmmmmmm?
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 30, 2008 IP
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