the brand name in the domain name can cause copyright ??

Discussion in 'Amazon' started by boscof, Jul 22, 2010.

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    I just read a thread about Amazon Affiliate and someoen says that the brand name in the domain name can cause copyright !Is that real?How can I solve it for I ahve build a site that contain a brand name in the domain!
     
    boscof, Jul 22, 2010 IP
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    atxsurf Peon

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    many get away with that, but you have to be prepared to get a request to surround your domain at any time - so why risk?
     
    atxsurf, Jul 22, 2010 IP
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    freshdevelopment Notable Member

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    A lot of people do get away with it and I have done on a few sites. It is a calculated risk. I have never got caught but I also don't put too much investment into these domains, nor do I target the big companies like Apple or Microsoft.
     
    freshdevelopment, Jul 22, 2010 IP
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    this really depends on the context. if your domain and content is referring to the brand, then you could run in to trouble. but if a word you are using to discuss another subject, but just happens to also be a brand name then you should have nothing to worry about.
     
    jeffwalton, Jul 22, 2010 IP
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    cerno Well-Known Member

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    You are violating the manufacturer's Trademark, not copyright, when your domain name contains a trademarked name like "ipad" or "nike"

    You should start looking for another program now so you are ready if and when amazon pulls the plug. I have read that sometimes they cancel the amazon affiliate account entirely, other times items disappear from your store, and in other cases nothing happens. Hopefully you can find a different way to monetize the website where you don't risk being cutoff. At least you will be spreading your risk.
     
    cerno, Jul 31, 2010 IP
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    This problem include subdomain right?
    Can I have sub domain with brand name in it.

    Example ipad.xxx.com ...
     
    sunya_skywalker, Aug 4, 2010 IP