Youtube in domain

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Jontish, May 2, 2010.

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    I'm going to create a blog (not for any commercial purposes, it is a
    school project), where I am going to post the best and most classic videos
    of Youtube. I was thinking about buying the domain name
    "youtubevideos.com", but I figured that it might not be allowed to use
    Youtube in a domain since it is trademarked. Here I am asking.

    And lets say it's not allowed: will they take action? All I do is actually promoting them, since their videos are embedded and their ads show up.
     
    Jontish, May 2, 2010 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    No one can predict if the trademark holder will take action in a particular case. The fact is, youtube has taken action in the past and using their mark in a domain for your type of usage is trademark infringement. They could do nothing, take the domain with a WIPO action, or sue you in court and ask for damages plus treble their attorney fees. "promoting a company" does not give you usage rights, rather it makes their legal case against you.
     
    mjewel, May 2, 2010 IP
  3. rsadiku

    rsadiku Peon

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    I wouldnt advise you buy that type of domain.
     
    rsadiku, May 2, 2010 IP
  4. Jontish

    Jontish Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for clearing that up for me. I guess I'll pick another domain.
     
    Jontish, May 2, 2010 IP
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    Yeah that sounds pretty dangerous to do, to me.
     
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    dog222 Active Member

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  7. bohemienne

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    Jep, the domain is not available...anyway don't take trademarks!
     
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    I sincearly hope that you meant to say ....advise you NOT to But.....

     
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  9. Jontish

    Jontish Well-Known Member

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    It is not the domain I had in mind, just an example.

    What if I use "utube" instead of "youtube"?
     
    Jontish, May 6, 2010 IP
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    "utube" would be considered "commercial confusion" if the site dealt with Youtube, making it just as much of an offense.
     
    Pixelrage, May 6, 2010 IP
  11. Joehema

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    http://www.youtubevideos.biz/

    The site above has been running for over 2 years now, but I would not risk it. You would be better of staying away form anything trademarked by google.
     
    Joehema, May 6, 2010 IP