Just Bought Keywoogle.com Will Google get mad?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Hade, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. #1
    I just picked up Keywoogle.com and I plan to have a keyword research tool hosted on it.

    Do you think Google will get mad at me?
     
    Hade, Oct 3, 2008 IP
  2. Chios

    Chios Well-Known Member

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    google is a company, companies don't get mad ;)

    seriously why would they get mad ?
    are you going to be spreading rumours about them with that site ??
     
    Chios, Oct 3, 2008 IP
  3. I-G4L

    I-G4L Peon

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    well, it would be good to include

    "We are not affiliated with Google Inc. in any way"
     
    I-G4L, Oct 3, 2008 IP
  4. MelogKnaj

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    I assume you are concerned about trademark issues here. I would say that your name is different enough from google to avoid any issues. Contact a lawyer if you want to be certain though.
     
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  5. RichUser

    RichUser Banned

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    You will be breaking their trademark if you will use the domain for any web services.
     
    RichUser, Oct 3, 2008 IP
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    #6
    There is www.googleguide.com which clearly contains their trademark, so your website should not violate anything. Just put a "this website is not affliated" notice to be completely sure.
     
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  7. Hade

    Hade Active Member

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    The think is, it's gonna be kind of a keyword lookup tool, with a search box.
    I also wanted to adopt the multi-coloured logo style, but I think that'd be pushing it!

    I just wondered if google was one of the power obsessed bossy companies who start making threats etc.
     
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  8. MelogKnaj

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    Just because another site is doing it doing it doesn't make it legal. That site uses googles name and infringes on it's trademark, whether or not google has or will stop them is another issue. Google doesn't hold a trademark on every word that ends with "oogle" though, so woogle is more likely to be okay. Again if you want to be positive you need to contact a lawyer.
     
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  9. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Too risky, IMHO. You might be seen as intending to ride on Google's popularity
    and goodwill.

    You're better off coming up with your own unique name. And yes, Google does
    go after certain people whose domain names bear their mark if you look on the
    'Net hard enough.
     
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  10. Resco

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    You won't get in trouble I bet. Keywoogle doesn't even contain the word "Google" entirely.
     
    Resco, Oct 4, 2008 IP
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    why would they? they have enough things do.
    dont worry, start preparing it and launch it.
     
    tinimini, Oct 4, 2008 IP
  12. iDontThinksOO

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    They wont get mad!
    They want more sites like this : O
     
    iDontThinksOO, Oct 4, 2008 IP
  13. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Maybe not. But one would have to ask why did the OP register that domain,
    rather than come up with something else.

    He or she doesn't have to answer to us. But if the site becomes popular, the
    big G might notice and question it.

    They indeed do. That's why they delegate that task to their law group, and
    they've got the time and funds plenty would kill for.

    Maybe. Then again, maybe not, and that's solely for Google to decide.

    Up to you, Hade.
     
    Dave Zan, Oct 5, 2008 IP
  14. webarmy

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    #14
    keywoogle? Where is google?

    If they get mad , tell them "I dont see your name here..thanks for visiting" :)
     
    webarmy, Oct 7, 2008 IP
  15. Mike1958

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    I would not be afraid to use it. They do not have rights to every name under the sun that has the letters "oogle" in it.
     
    Mike1958, Oct 12, 2008 IP
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    Don't be afraid to use it, there won't be any copyright issues.
     
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    Shazz Prominent Member

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    #17
    have the word oogle is copyrighted? LOL
     
    Shazz, Oct 12, 2008 IP
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    LOL will they get mad. Yes they will get mad. They will get so pissed off seeing keywoogle.com , they will think they will lose millions of dollars, therefor they are going to get mad at you and never talk to you again
     
    easydolla, Oct 12, 2008 IP
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    #19
    just do it then see.

    Google get suied and open law suits everyday near enought.
     
    m3ltdown, Oct 12, 2008 IP
  20. Hade

    Hade Active Member

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    The reason I ask is because some guy had an online dictionary which simply mentioned that the word 'Google' is used to describe searching on the web, with any search engine.

    Google sent him a Cease and Desist letter threatening to sue!
     
    Hade, Oct 13, 2008 IP