Chance to get some severely TM'd but valuable domains. - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**christopher_c** · 03-07-2005, 03:51 PM

I have the chance to aquire a few very heavily trademarked domains at a very good cost. I say heavily trademarked because they are clearly and obviously cases of cybersquatting. There's no way that I could use these domains in good faith.

Any suggestions?

Can I use the domains and then just give them back if ever approached by the trademark owner or should I just avoid them? i.e. I've read on a few TM violation sites a quick message to the effect of

Quote:

"We are not intentionally violating any trademarks and this domain was aquired via automated software. If you feel this is a violation of your trademark please contact us and if appropriate transfer the domain to you without charge".

Chris

**DaddyHalbucks** · 03-09-2005, 03:16 PM

Stay away! You can lose your house and your business and everything you own. They can also sue you to disgorge ill-gotten gains. Cybersquatting doesn't pay.

**draqon** · 03-09-2005, 06:27 PM

i agree that you should stay away from heavily TMed names, its just not worth the risk.

on an unrelated note, i will say that i think its a poor idea to have a disclaimer promising the domain to the TM holders, cuz then you will be harassed by all sorts of people with false claims on domains.

**Steen** · 03-10-2005, 01:45 AM

If they are cheap and you are tempted, careful of the owner(s).

**Dave Zan** · 03-10-2005, 09:59 AM

You love taking risks, don't you, Chris. :-D

**Acro** · 03-11-2005, 12:57 AM

As long as you don't live in the US you should be ok.

**christopher_c** · 03-11-2005, 03:20 AM

Indeed it is temping and to some extent I do like risks

*more of a reply in the Exclusives forum*

03-09-2005, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-09-2005, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
draqon Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 08-31-2007 01:35 AM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,140 DNF$: 3,049 Location: Wisconsin	Re: Chance to get some severely TM'd but valuable domains. i agree that you should stay away from heavily TMed names, its just not worth the risk. on an unrelated note, i will say that i think its a poor idea to have a disclaimer promising the domain to the TM holders, cuz then you will be harassed by all sorts of people with false claims on domains.

03-10-2005, 01:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Steen Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Yesterday 06:03 PM iTrader: (12) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,883 DNF$: 1,808 Location: White Rock, BC Country:	Re: Chance to get some severely TM'd but valuable domains. If they are cheap and you are tempted, careful of the owner(s). __________________ Get an eNom resellers account free and instantly,click here - Automated Signup!

03-10-2005, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Zan Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Dave Zan Last Online: 11-12-2009 09:55 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,663 DNF$: 0 Location: Manila	Re: Chance to get some severely TM'd but valuable domains. You love taking risks, don't you, Chris. :-D __________________ *Vidi, Vici, Veni!*

03-11-2005, 12:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Acro Bloody lovely Last Online: Yesterday 02:57 AM iTrader: (394) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 23,904 DNF$: 4,079 Location: USA Country:	Re: Chance to get some severely TM'd but valuable domains. As long as you don't live in the US you should be ok. __________________ DomainGang.com - Domainers' Most Awesome News Source Acroplex - Web & Graphics Acro.net - My Blog My Countdown Counting down to: Snapnames rebate hitting my mailbox 77 days 10 hours 59 minutes

03-11-2005, 03:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
christopher_c DNF Member Last Online: 10-27-2009 11:22 AM iTrader: (4) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 143 DNF$: 3,680 Country:	Re: Chance to get some severely TM'd but valuable domains. Indeed it is temping and to some extent I do like risks more of a reply in the Exclusives forum __________________

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