Hi, i've purchased 3dxbox.co.uk & 3dxbox.com - (3dxbox.com is currently on hold pending an renewal change) Anyway, i plan to use the sites for latest news on regrarding Xbox adding 3d to their systems and games. I plan to put on the top of the site - "Please note this site is in no way affliated with xbox in anyway, this is just a fan site, promoting the latest news regarding 3D on xbox games/consoles" But even doing this, could i still get in trouble from xbox lawyers by having a name like this? I've contact xbox asking them if they would like to purchase the respected domains - Explaining how great they would be for an advertisement campaign. LOL.
Use of the domain(s) is trademark infringement. Offering to sell a trademark holder their domain proves a bad faith registration and subjects you to a cybersquatting claim. I would drop the domains immediately. Microsoft is known for being very aggressive in protecting their intellectual property rights and have sued or taken thousands of domains.
mjewel, if they are so aggressive, how can you explain the hundreds to probably thousands of websites that have xbox in their name? Surely, not all of these sites are affiliated with Microsoft.
Tens of thousands of cars are stolen every year, not everyone gets caught. Doesn't make it legal. You can google to find examples of microsoft asking for $100K per domain for cybersquatting. They have taken over 15,000 domains. You didn't ask if they caught everyone, but rather if you are at risk for legal action. The answer is absolutely. The bigger the site, the bigger the risk.... but they have also taken action against parked domains. Asking them to purchase your domains was a huge mistake - it makes their case against you a slam dunk. You have an answer from someone with over 15 years of court experience in trademark litigation. What you decide to do is up to you.