legality with copyright

[dotman]

Is it illegal to own a domain name which has a companys name in it if you use it to sell or promote that companys products?

For example if i owned sonylaptops.xxx but developed the site to sell their stuff via affiliates or whatever. Would this be ok?

thanks

 

[Dale Hubbard]

Not a good idea at all. You'd likely be infringing on their trademark. It's not a copyright issue.

 

[seeker]

I certainly think this is a terrible idea and would result in a lawsuit.

 

[dotcomgiant]

yes agreed with azooza, This trademrk issue can bring much trouble. I have already faced similer issue with one of my site ( i dropped that later ) related to a well known Two Wheeler brand.

Its not recommended at all.