Lost my domain name but it is trademarked.

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by Waffleguy, Aug 2, 2007.

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    In 2005, I started an LLC and trademarked the name of the business. I also purchased a domain name which was trademarked.

    I forgot about the domain and it expired... someone bought it up right away. Can I get the domain back? Do I have a leg to stand on? They have a spam/parking page there right now.
     
    Waffleguy, Aug 2, 2007 IP
  2. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Move this to the legal forum. This is the copyWriting forum (for writers not lawyers).
     
    marketjunction, Aug 3, 2007 IP
  3. syedwasi87

    syedwasi87 Active Member

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    yeah wrong section mate..

    but to your question..i think the only way is to buy it from the person who has that domain...
     
    syedwasi87, Aug 3, 2007 IP
  4. Waffleguy

    Waffleguy Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, I was thinking copyright & trademarks are related.
     
    Waffleguy, Aug 3, 2007 IP
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    dollarman2007 Banned

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    you can file a lawsuit i guess :)
    consider yourself lucky that u brought a trademark
     
    dollarman2007, Aug 3, 2007 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    They are related in that they're both intellectual property issues. But this is the "copywriting" forum... not "copyright" forum... big difference. ;)

    You may be able to get the domain, and you may not. A trademark isn't absolute... if they're not using the name for something confusingly similar, you may not have a choice but to buy it from them. But ask in the legal forum, and you'll probably get more help.
     
    jhmattern, Aug 3, 2007 IP
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