"webs" -- Could I have copyright problems?

[Coward]

Hello.

Right now I'm developing little site that allows people to create super-quick, free webpages.

The name I'm planning to use is [word]webs.com. I wasn't specifically looking for a word ending with "webs", but after searching through various lists of names, this is the only decent-sounding available name that I could find.


Now... Given that the site WEBS.COM (previously known as freewebs.com), provides a similar service, (quick, free, online website-building), is there any possibility that I could land myself in trouble from them?


Or is webs such a generic term that it doesn't matter. Like MAIL.


Thanks

 

[Gileyal]

Not an expert on this field, but if its similar to regular copyright issues, it would probably have a lot to do with the question of whether people looking for them would mistake you for them.

I would make the design as different as possible and the first word as distinguishing as possible.

Please do not view this is legal advice in lieu of asking a lawyer.

Good luck!

 

[Deleted member 5660]

That is a trademark question, not a copyright question.

 

[Coward]

Yeah, thanks. I actually noticed that straight after posting, but I couldn't seem to edit my post.

 

[EnricoSchaefer]

U need to do a trademark availability search to determine risk and avoid a potential domain name dispute. It sucks having to re-brand once you are up and running.

Part of the cost of doing business. Here are some trademark registration and trademark clearance posts with more information.

Good luck!

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[Coward]

Thanks. I've just searched TESS and there's no trademark for "Webs".
So that must mean I'm safe.