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One of the most significant legal risks associated with choosing a domain name is trademark infringement. Even if the domain name is still available for purchase and registration, it may already be trademarked.
 

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One of the most significant legal risks associated with choosing a domain name is trademark infringement. Even if the domain name is still available for purchase and registration, it may already be trademarked.
Yes and No,

There is still the way you can avoid registering or purchasing trademark registered domain names. WIPO, Tradmarkia are tool that I use to search for any possible trademark.
 

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I definitely recommend staying away from domains that contain a trademarked word. You can check any domain through DNProtect by checking its DNP Score. Trademarks are checked when the DNP Score is calculated.
Unaware about this feature of DNProtect.com, nice feature and thank you for sharing.
 
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It really depends, and you'd best consult with an intellectual property attorney if unsure. Usage and likelihood of consumer confusion is key.

As example, ACME Brick, ACME Staffing, and ACME Skateboards would be in different trademark goods categories, so allowed.

But, buy something like StarbucksDonutsAndCoffeeTampaDelivery and you can be in trouble. Because that is a category Starbucks the coffee co is branded in and no one would be able to use this domain without possible legal challenges. Even tho one would be national and the other local.
 

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I definitely recommend staying away from domains that contain a trademarked word. You can check any domain through DNProtect by checking its DNP Score. Trademarks are checked when the DNP Score is calculated.

Thanks, I'll use it.
 

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Hi

you can also search trademarks here:

imo...
 

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