What if I get a domain name thats a copyrighted name

[seshone]

I noticed that a copyrighted name is about to drop due to expire, is it a mistake trying to backorder and win this domain?

 

[silentg]

Stay away from TM domains. Here are examples of UDRP cases> http://www.udrpsearch.com/ Search for any TM and you'll find cases relating to the TM.

 

[seshone]

i figured..domains should be fair game, if you dont renew your domain, your just..dumb

 

[silentg]

TM domains drop because of one reason:
1. Owner comes to his or her senses and learns that the he/she can't sell the TM domain to the TM owner.
2. Owner got hit with a UDRP.
3. Owner got hit with a lawsuit.
4. TM owners contacted the owner.

 

[ecomindia]

5. or just drops it

anyhow, planning to buy a TM domain... ? hire good lawyer !

 

[seshone]

lets just say.... i somehow picked up ledzeppelin.com..theres probably no chance of selling the domain, to them at least

 

[ecomindia]

legally, if something is wrong, is wrong.

 

[DigiNames]

lets just say.... i somehow picked up ledzeppelin.com..theres probably no chance of selling the domain, to them at least

That is correct. A lot of times the trademark owner isn't the one dropping it, it is someone else that registered it and came to their senses.

Registering trademarks is no good. It gives all domaining a bad name and is highly frowned upon by any real domainer.

 

[Biggie]

I noticed that a copyrighted name is about to drop due to expire, is it a mistake trying to backorder and win this domain?

if it is any good, you probably won't be the only one trying to catch it


that's not advice, just reality

 

[stewie]

I noticed that a copyrighted name is about to drop due to expire, is it a mistake trying to backorder and win this domain?

simple answer to this is Character. There's a fork in the road choose your path.

*unless you can show a legal or justified reason why you have the right to own it.

JMO

good luck :yo:

 

[dmyre]

Trademark infringement comes from improper use, not the domain.
There are multiple trademark classes (I believe 45?)
Buy the domain, if you want it for a use other than the trademarked class.

 

[Mark Talbot]

Buying a TM domain for any reason, is alot like shooting yourself in the foot on purpose.