Trademark and domain name registered by someone else

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Dellius, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello.

    I own a trademark. I decided to register today a domain name for it and I found out someone already had registered this domain name.

    What should I do in order to solve this issue ?

    I would appreciate your help.
     
    Dellius, Nov 10, 2007 IP
  2. Colbyt

    Colbyt Notable Member

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    The first thing I would do is determine if my trademark was before the domain was purchased. Then I would look at the "classes" involved. You own your trademark for a class of use. If it is a unigue or coined word you may have exclusive.

    You can find out when the domain was registed by doing a whois.
     
    Colbyt, Nov 10, 2007 IP
  3. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Try the dot net, dot biz version is one way for the time being. Take your case to ICANN, it will take a long time so have the dot net and dot biz handy.
     
    wisdomtool, Nov 10, 2007 IP
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    Gregcyber Active Member

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    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Why not try to buy it first before considering legal options?
     
    Dave Zan, Nov 11, 2007 IP