Famous people names-Whar are legal implications?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by uberman, Nov 3, 2006.

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    Hi
    What is the legal position/implications if you register a famous persons name?
    For eg. if you registered www.tomcruise.com and Tom sues you, do you have to give it up?
    Thanks. :D
     
    uberman, Nov 3, 2006 IP
  2. gingerbreadweb

    gingerbreadweb Active Member

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    As far as I'm aware, you can't be sued unless you set up a site pretending to be that person. Although I've got a feeling some celebrities have still sued successfully when that's not been the case... basically, be careful with celebrity name domains!
     
    gingerbreadweb, Nov 3, 2006 IP
  3. h4nh4n

    h4nh4n Peon

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    how about politics name? Is it oke to register them?
     
    h4nh4n, Nov 3, 2006 IP
  4. Correctus

    Correctus Straight Edge

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    I don't think they would mind unless you start making money out of their name and/or impersonate them.

    IT
     
    Correctus, Nov 3, 2006 IP
  5. uberman

    uberman Peon

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    But the 1st (making money out of their name) is what most of us would be doing anyway. :)
    Hmmm...looks like that risk of legal action will always be there if one were to buy such names :)
     
    uberman, Nov 3, 2006 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    The question to ask when about to do that sort of thing is "why?"

    Answer that and you'll have a pretty good idea what to expect.
     
    Dave Zan, Nov 4, 2006 IP