Will I get sued?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Michael Reily, Jul 8, 2007.

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    I have recently bought a few domain names which is sort of like trademarked.

    For example, mindmaps is a trademarked name, so if I buy domain names like mindmapexercises.com, is it still consider a crime or sort of things?

    Would the have a chance to get the domain name for free?
     
    Michael Reily, Jul 8, 2007 IP
  2. William

    William Well-Known Member

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    Yes. They could likely take those domains from you.

    And yes you might get in trouble.
     
    William, Jul 8, 2007 IP
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    kampbell411 Peon

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    Well i think if it was just minmaps then you would might be stepping on toes, but the mindmapexcercises is not, so i think you will be safe.
     
    kampbell411, Jul 8, 2007 IP
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    It depends what you are doing with the domain if it contains a trademark but isnt soley a trademark.

    If there is a risk that people will confuse your site as having some connection with the trademark owners then you have issues.

    However it is a civil matter and not criminal even if you do breach trademark
     
    AstarothSolutions, Jul 8, 2007 IP
  5. Michael Reily

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    ok thanks alot everyone!
     
    Michael Reily, Jul 10, 2007 IP