Google in Domain Name - Is it allowed?

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  1. Sxperm

    Sxperm Notable Member

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    #21
    You are a "SEO Qualification" already so you should know the answer. If you really wanted to use then you may adapt a little like "gooogle" or "goggle" or "googel". Otherwise your website would be marked as copyright infringement.
     
    Sxperm, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  2. vnsmith

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    #22
    I think it is allowed.. I do remember reading a thread using a the same wikipedia as the domain name.. though I don't think it is wise for you to do that.. why not build a trademark instead of copying others.. that is more safer and at the same time lesser hassle.
     
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    #23
    you can't do it
     
    holdmoon, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  4. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    #24
    yes, you can use it. As long as you dont become their competitor or make big money, then they wouldnt bother about it
     
    lifeplayer, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  5. Lovely

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    #25
    It is a trademark and you can not use it anywhere in the world. If you do, you can have problem with Google if they are interested in what the site is all about. All the best.
     
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    craig105 Well-Known Member

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    #26
    Some sites have used it for years such as this site http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com/ they don't seem to have any problems. Plus there are hundreds of other sites using it in there domain name.
     
    craig105, Nov 25, 2010 IP
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    #27
    i think you can't use it for it's a trademark which is owned by a company, just a thought
     
    gusher08, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  8. sherone

    sherone Well-Known Member

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    #28
    why you say its infringement?

    Many peopel using "google" in their domains

    Example : clientsbygoogle.com
     
    sherone, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  9. Reliable-SeoServices

    Reliable-SeoServices Peon

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    #29
    This is what Google say-

    Google-based Domain Names

    We cannot approve the use of Internet domain names that use the word "Google" or some variation of "Google". For example, we would not approve a site called googleXYZ.com or gogggles.com.
    http://www.google.com/permissions/#
     
    Reliable-SeoServices, Nov 25, 2010 IP