Hi Yesterday i found some good domain names related to Game consoles and ipod and i booked them instantly like microsoftxbox, appleipod etc.. now i am little worried is it legal can i create blog on xbox and ipod with these domain names... Or should i mention in my blog like ( we are not associated with microsoft or apple)... Any comment appreciated...
They would all be trademark infringement. A disclaimer won't help you as they have to visit the site to read the disclaimer and the consumer confusion has already occurred. If you just registered them, you should see if you can cancel them and get a refund. You're just asking for legal trouble even if you don't do anything with them (research cybersquatying).
have a clear disclaimer message and mention any objectionable content will be removed if they are found to be copyrighted and do email the webmaster for action to be taken. Just make a support related question with all your concerns to your registrant too to get better equation
its trademark not copyright. the domain name itself is problem. www.microsoft.com/about/legal/intellectualproperty/trademarks/usage/general.mspx still you can win at court. but who wants to dance with 600 pound gorilla?
If the names are trademarked you stand no chance, these guys are big players who won't hesitate to take you to court.