Question about Trademark domains

[ppflager]

Sorry if this question is a bit confusing.

I've done a lot of reading about domaining and I'm trying to learn as much as I can before just jumping in. I've read that (obviously) it isn't a good idea to register domains that include trademarked names.

For example I was doing some research and looking at registered domains. I came across epiphoneguitars.com, which I don't believe is owned by Epiphone and epiphoneguitars.net is available and unregistered. Is it only illegal to use the trademark name to sell or is it generally a bad idea to register or own a trademark domain?

Thanks!

 

[BiggieBiggie is verified member.]

yes, it is generally a bad idea to register or own a trademarked domain


though i don't know of any "law" that says registering, owning or selling them is illegal, otherwise registrars and dropcatchers could/should be on the hook for that.


imo...

 

[technogreen]

Sad but true Trademark domains are more commercial and high CPC.

 

[DN BROKER]

badddd ideaaaaa

 

[letsgo]

bad investment

 

[Gerry]

I came across epiphoneguitars.com, which I don't believe is owned by Epiphone and epiphoneguitars.net is available and unregistered.

Epiphone exists because of a company named Epiphone. Epiphone Guitars exists because a company named Epiphone makes Epiphone guitars.

There would be absolutely no legitimate argument or defense for someone other than epiphone to own EpiphoneGuitars.com, net, or anything else.

 

[ppflager]

Yeah that makes sense. I guess what I was wondering how/why could someone own that domain without being from the trademark company. I know better than to buy trademarked names. Thanks.