Trademarks and Subdomains

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by seowarrior, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. #1
    I realize it's a bozo no-no to register a domain like cheapipods.com or something like that with a trademarked name, but what about cheapipods.mystore.com? Any legal/trademark issues with that?
     
    seowarrior, Jun 1, 2008 IP
  2. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Same thing. I've read of a few online cases of trademark holders sending C&Ds
    to people using subdomains bearing their marks.

    The most that's happened so far is Jews for Jesus v Google if you search for it
    online. They settled before the judge issued a decision, but it goes to show it
    isn't far off for a trademark holder to try to sue because of that.
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 1, 2008 IP
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    saulyd Member

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    Cannot say for sure, however, here is a quick way to find out...

    Trademark Assistance Center at 1-800-786-9199

    Hope it helps!

    Don




     
    saulyd, Jun 2, 2008 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    That number isn't for legal advice, it's to request forms, check on the status of a filing, etc.
     
    mjewel, Jun 3, 2008 IP