Hi guys I am about to purchase the domain www.autotrader.XXX , My concern is if autotrader is a trademarked domain or not. I know for a fact that there are many autotrader's across the world for example: autotrader.com ( US) autotrader.ca ( canada) autotrader.uk ( UK) autotrader.it ( italy) etc etc These domains dont have the TM sign, and they are owned by different corporations. So my question is: AM I GONE BE IN TROUBLE IF I PURCHASE A FREE AOTOTRADER.xxx AND USE IT EXACTLY FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ( TO SELL CARS) HOW DO I FIND OUT IF AUTOTRADER IS A TRADEMARKED SITE OR NOT?? ( I NEED TO BE 100% SURE THAT I WONT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS LATER ON BECAUSE IM ABOUT TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON THIS SITE) I MEAN IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN GET AN OFFICIAL ANSWER FROM ANY INSTITUTION??? i DONT WANT TO SEND THEM EMAILS BECAUSE THEY WILL OBVIOUSLY TELL ME NOT TO BUY IT.
AutoTrader is a well-known magazine publication, and also the name of a television show sponsored by the magazine. I'm quite sure it's copyrighted somewhere or another.
Yes, AutoTrader is a trademark US Patent and Trademark Office search: http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=searchss&state=4006:15718m.1.1
They will send you a notice. I had an issue like this but didn't register the other company's name. I won but if they wrote to me, they will write to you. Personally I think that auto trader is a tough mark to have with common words. Is it the words or is it just the symbol plus the words?
Its a trademark just check their site you will see and find out, and your site will be closed in no-time.
I dont know if you guys read the question. The fact is that there are many autotrader sites ad they are not owned by the same company. Italy Mexico Germany etc. why shouldnt i have it for my country??