What about registering celebrity domain with some changes?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by pesst, Nov 20, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hi! I'd like to know your opinion.

    I want to register a celebrity name that could be "britnyspears.com" or "brucewilis.com"... did you notice anything wrong? these names are no longer correct (missing letters).

    Could I have legal troubles registering them with the only purpose of sell them later??

    Thanks in advance.
     
    pesst, Nov 20, 2006 IP
  2. seo-mumbai

    seo-mumbai Well-Known Member

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    those will come under typo i dont think u will have any legal probe with them.
     
    seo-mumbai, Nov 20, 2006 IP
  3. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    You don't think, that's the problem. (just kidding, seo-mumbai. :))

    Unfortunately that's not true. There are various decisions ordering transfer of
    domain names to their respective complainants even if they were typos.

    While I've yet to read of any celebrity successfully win such, I have little to
    no doubt they can still win as long as the requirements are still met.

    Why else register those domains than to ride on their names which potentially
    have established trademark rights anyway?
     
    Dave Zan, Nov 20, 2006 IP
  4. pesst

    pesst Well-Known Member

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    Because "typos" domain receives many visits (even if domain is parked or not developed), and of course to make business selling it.

    Unfortunately I don't like advocates... I think I shouldn't register that celebrity name I have in mind :(

    Regards.
     
    pesst, Nov 20, 2006 IP
  5. sufi

    sufi Well-Known Member

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    If you develop them as a fansite (non-commercial use) then it would be fine.
     
    sufi, Nov 21, 2006 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Not possible after the OP actually answered his/her own question:

     
    Dave Zan, Nov 21, 2006 IP