Similarity issues

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by wonderer, Dec 28, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    First, I am sorry that I cant give much details due to my concern of information leakage.

    I am planning to open a website which will be, in a way, a competitor to one of the biggest internet companies, well lets be realistic, just to a portion of it.

    The thing is that the issue that the website is all about MUST be divided into 3 parts which come, at the competitor website, in a form of 3 big buttons which are appearing in each and every page.
    There is no other way of dividing this issue, and makeing this 3 buttons is a smart and essential decision. The website I am planning will not be able to grow and have presence without this 3 major buttons in each page.

    My website ofcourse is alot different than the competitor, yes, they are both about the same idea, but mine is gonna be smarter, and work in a totally different approach. I just cant divide my website in any other way and I cannot give up those 3 buttons in all the pages.

    What do you think? should I expect any legal issues with this big competitor?
    Can they sue me for any reason?

    Thanks in advance,
    Wonderer
     
    wonderer, Dec 28, 2006 IP
  2. slipxaway

    slipxaway Active Member

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    i wouldnt imagine they can sue you for using buttons...
     
    slipxaway, Dec 28, 2006 IP
  3. wonderer

    wonderer Peon

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    Its not just the buttons, its the way the appear at the top of the screen, I mean its not the same buttons, it will look differently but their title is somehow the same... really afraid, because this website is gonna bite some big bit of their users. :) (I hope so)

    Wonderer
     
    wonderer, Dec 28, 2006 IP
  4. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Of course they can sue you for any reason. It doesn't mean they will win, but that's not a requirement for filing.

    Your example is far too vague for even the amateur law lover to give an opinion on.

    If your business is going to be more than a hole in the wall, have an IP attorney take a look at it.
     
    marketjunction, Dec 28, 2006 IP