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Domain name registration query

TheWaterboy · 2007-03-07 16:31:35

Is it legal to register a domain name where by a registered company name is a part of the domain name e.g nike-football.com or adidas-footwear.com Can anyone see any legal problems with such a name that wouldnt be associated with the company

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07-03-2007 5:31pm

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TheWaterboy

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Is it legal to register a domain name where by a registered company name is a part of the domain name

e.g

nike-football.com
or
adidas-footwear.com

Can anyone see any legal problems with such a name that wouldnt be associated with the company

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#2 07-03-2007 6:16pm
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It depends on what you are going to do with the domain names and how the trademark holder handles such matters.

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#3 07-03-2007 8:22pm
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I was pursued by the legal dept of a large car manufacturer over domain names which contained their trademark. As they tend to have more money and resources than you, you do have to ask if its worth it!

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#4 07-03-2007 9:49pm
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Apart from legal threats, they can also take a UDRP action, which can easily end with you losing the domain. Adidas.ie is a prime example:
http://www.isquattedyour.eu/2007/02/15/eubrowser-lose-second-udrp-adidasie-the-floodgates-may-have-opened/

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