

![]() |
| ![]() | |||||||
|
![]() |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
| | #1 (permalink) |
| DNF Member Name: Manish Singh Last Online: 07-24-2008 04:47 PM iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 190
DNF$: 353 Location: .IN
Country: | Legal issues with similar sounding domain names I am planing to register a domain name which sounds similar to an existing website and I plan to start the same business as the existing website. The current site has not applied for a TM. Is it legal for me to book this domain name and start the same business ? What if I apply for a TM, can I bring the other guy's website down ? What if the other guy registers the TM (after I have started my website) can he force me to pull my website down ? Any advices, experiences or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
__________________ Looking for affordable web application development (PHP/MySQL/ASP.NET/C#.NET/MSSQL)? PM me the details to get a quote. |
| | |
| Sponsored Ads |
| | #2 (permalink) |
| DNF Addict Last Online: 10-23-2009 06:46 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,150
DNF$: 2,834 Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Re: Legal issues with similar sounding domain names I AM NOT A LAWYER, but I think it counts for something in the legal system that the existing established site was up, running and established BEFORE you started yours. I am afraid you will do nothing but cause trouble for yourself going down this road. Why not come up with a unique name and compete vigorously on the merits of your (hopefully better) business model?
__________________ Quick Setup for a FREE $8.95 eNom Account |
| | |
| | #3 (permalink) |
| DNF Member Name: Manish Singh Last Online: 07-24-2008 04:47 PM iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 190
DNF$: 353 Location: .IN
Country: | Re: Legal issues with similar sounding domain names Thanks for your advice, i dropped the idea of registering those names. I see many people run and sell websites with a The(popular domain).com. How valid are such domain names and what should one do if someone registers a "The" version of their website ?
__________________ Looking for affordable web application development (PHP/MySQL/ASP.NET/C#.NET/MSSQL)? PM me the details to get a quote. |
| | |
![]() |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| China gets into the domain game with .cn | mole | Domain Name News | 22 | 05-23-2007 07:25 AM |
| Medical Neglect, Sports Injury, Legal Domain Names | SlashRoot.Com | Domains for Sale (Domain Sales) - Fixed Prices Above $100 | 1 | 08-24-2003 07:55 AM |
| Trade marks vs domain names | izopod | Domain Name News | 1 | 05-22-2003 02:38 PM |