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Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005.

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    after the big announcements a few days ago...I'm wondering if there are any possible legal issues with it?

    I figured that if they had wanted it Microsoft could have taken it before they announced their new program to the public...

    But I also remember that 17 year old kid named Mike Rowe who had his mikerowsoft.com site and they shut him down with a big fat lawsuit...

    Any comments?

    Jon
     
    SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005 IP
  2. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    Contact a lwayer!

    This isn't a legal advice forum.
     
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  3. SmartMoney

    SmartMoney Peon

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    I didn't ask for legal advice, I asked for comments.

    you're saying that I should pay a lawyer $500 bucks to advise me what to do with a $5 domain name?

    - I'm not at all attached to it at this point, it's just for fun.
     
    SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    anthonycea Banned

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    What are you going to do for a concept with the name :confused:

    The only way to test the water is to publish some pages and see if the domain is challenged, if not you can keep flying with it man :eek:
     
    anthonycea, Mar 25, 2005 IP
  5. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    Hmmm.... :confused:

     
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  6. SmartMoney

    SmartMoney Peon

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    I thought I'd just do news and info about AdCenter, just like the many sites doing the same thing for AdSense. Figured I'd be in a good position since it can't be released until 2006.
     
    SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    anthonycea Banned

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    Like I said, the sure way to find out is to host some pages and see if anything happens, what do you have to lose :confused:

    If you fear legal problems form a corporation and transfer the domain to the corporation to protect your other assets.
     
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  8. SmartMoney

    SmartMoney Peon

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    You're right, I hope you can forgive me, maybe I can rehabilitate, I'm sure you've reported this horrific crime to the DP moderation police...


    Sometimes it's good to cut people a little slack to be imperfect...you'll enjoy life more, and be more fun to deal with.
     
    SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    anthonycea Banned

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    Crazy Rob is a good man, you will find that out if you hang around, he means no harm man :eek: :eek:

    PS: He is just smart as hell, that's all :)
     
    anthonycea, Mar 25, 2005 IP
  10. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    ^ ha ha!

    Sorry, SmartMoney. I didn't mean to come across as rude.

    I just didn't want to see anyone give you bad advice that you would have to "pay for" later.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    anthonycea Banned

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    Hey Rob, you are making me look stupid by calling you smart with that mis-spelling in post #2, can you correct that so I don't look so dumb :confused:
     
    anthonycea, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    eBay threatened to sue me for registering buying-and-selling-on-ebay.com.

    I am quite certain that Microsoft is no less litigious than eBay.
     
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    anthonycea Banned

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    Like I said, just incorporate and publish, see what happens, they can only take what is in the corporation (very little) :eek:
     
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  14. SmartMoney

    SmartMoney Peon

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    No problem...I apprecitate where you're coming from.
     
    SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    SmartMoney Peon

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    I hope you were able to get some publicity out of it.
     
    SmartMoney, Mar 25, 2005 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    anthonycea Banned

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    Great link Shawn, thank you for posting that :eek:
     
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    normanu Well-Known Member

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    I think that microsoft will probably take actions on this ...
    But hey .. you always get a warning first :)
     
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    I agree with what others have said. It's a shady situation when you register a domain name like that. There isn't any harm in keeping it for now and doing a little something with it, but I wouldnt' invest big money into it or anything, you don't want to lose a lot if they decide to take it.
     
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    Bernard Well-Known Member

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    Your domain name uses at least one and possibly two trademarks. Based upon your published intentions, there is a likelyhood to cause confusion with the trademarks. IMO, Microsoft will shut you down if you use the domain.
     
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