parodies

[DotLeader]

if i was to make a parody of a very well known website/company

could i get my arse kicked?

someone told me about parody laws which gave me a good read
but since i rebooted i cannot find the link


i just dont want to get in trouble with THE richest person in the world }:>

 

[Steen]

LoL, if you wanna b safe, i wouldnt.

But I dont htink youll have a problem.

NOTE: I am FAR from a lawyer.

 

[DotLeader]

i think ill just use it for traffic

 

[Steen]

whats the name?

Parody sites get very high on google...

 

[DotLeader]

micrasoft.com

 

[Steen]

i wouldnt touch it, infact, I may ask you registrar to delete it.

But it would be a good name to put a parody on..

Too bad its TM infinging..

BillGates.com would b fine, wouldnt it?
lol

 

[Ari Goldberger]

Decisions have cut against the registrant where the domain itself does not contain criticism or a parody (i.e. microsoftsucks.com). What you have is a typo and any parody may appear as a contrived attempt to create a legitimate interest in the name.