4 letters in a domain got me sued, help please. - GoFuckYourself.com

Mikeee · 03-04-2003, 01:09 AM

I have an 8 letter domain. It has 4 letters in it that spell out the name of a famous musician/band. The site is an adult entertainment site. Has nothing to do with the music industry what so ever, never has, never will.

The band is suing me for trademark and copyright breaches. They went to Warner International and are really pursuing this. There was no intention to use the 4 letters, its a mere coincidence. it is impossible to confuse the two.

It's like godaddy suing gofuckyourself for using the word "go", or vice versa. Ridicules.

Do you think these guys stand a chance? I did a lot of research and there really isn't anything they can do from what I've read. And I can think of at least 15 sites or organizations that use the 4 letter combination.

I'd appreciate any advice. They emailed me and CC'd my registrar, Godaddy.com. And I'm worried how godaddy might react to this. They cant shut me down unless it's proved right?

Thanks guys.

BigFrog · 03-04-2003, 01:10 AM

depends on ur domain dude.
what is it?

FlyingIguana · 03-04-2003, 01:11 AM

get a lawyer who's experienced in the area.

whats the domain?

Dawgy · 03-04-2003, 01:11 AM

bonoporn.com? inxspics.com? tooldick.com? nsyncsucksass.com?

ok so thats not 8 letters but wuteva

how can u randomly use the name of a 4 letter band?

BigFrog · 03-04-2003, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dawgy
bonoporn.com? inxspics.com? tooldick.com? nsyncsucksass.com?

ok so thats not 8 letters but wuteva

how can u randomly use the name of a 4 letter band?

bush

Dawgy · 03-04-2003, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigFrog
bush

ah how could i forget bush.

but id think any attorney stupid enough to sue over such a common word should be disbarred.

SleazyDream · 03-04-2003, 01:14 AM

post the url - it' the only way we'll know if your an IDIOT or not

BigFrog · 03-04-2003, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dawgy

ah how could i forget bush.

but id think any attorney stupid enough to sue over such a common word should be disbarred.

agreed!

BigFrog · 03-04-2003, 01:15 AM

ya, the url.....give it

EscortBiz · 03-04-2003, 01:17 AM

first calm down, millions of people get sued a day.

Second get a attorney that knows web law and youll be just fine

BigFrog · 03-04-2003, 01:20 AM

in the end all that really matters is this:

#1 you still get to keep the domain

and

#2 you were smart enough to try and get some publicity out of the whole thing. traffic

Ted · 03-04-2003, 01:27 AM

I got sued once for 7letters that were part of a domain, I ignored the letters until the domain lapsed and then sent them a letter telling them not to harrass me again. I haven't heard from them since.

BluMedia · 03-04-2003, 01:41 AM

I don't see how they could win if the letters is their name that is just ridiculous.

BluMedia · 03-04-2003, 01:44 AM

BTW if goaddy.com did anything without some sort of court hearing and switched your domain to this other person you could sue the shit out of them. I douct this would happen but you never know. I would hang onto the domain, fuck them they would not win that domain from you.

GTS Mark · 03-04-2003, 01:58 AM

Fish perhaps?

DH

Donnie Gangsta · 03-04-2003, 02:03 AM

transfer to Joker.com .. they don't care.

dd2 · 03-04-2003, 02:38 AM

Please don't say it containts the word blue

LiveDose · 03-04-2003, 02:44 AM

milfub40.com?

dd2 · 03-04-2003, 02:45 AM

sTATUeporn.com?

Seb From Holland · 03-04-2003, 03:06 AM

www.inabackstreetboysandgirlshaveanalsex.com ?

nofx · 03-04-2003, 03:23 AM

yea, wtf is the url...

Toker · 03-04-2003, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikeee
I have an 8 letter domain. It has 4 letters in it that spell out the name of a famous musician/band. The site is an adult entertainment site. Has nothing to do with the music industry what so ever, never has, never will.

The band is suing me for trademark and copyright breaches. They went to Warner International and are really pursuing this. There was no intention to use the 4 letters, its a mere coincidence. it is impossible to confuse the two.

It's like godaddy suing gofuckyourself for using the word "go", or vice versa. Ridicules.

Do you think these guys stand a chance? I did a lot of research and there really isn't anything they can do from what I've read. And I can think of at least 15 sites or organizations that use the 4 letter combination.

I'd appreciate any advice. They emailed me and CC'd my registrar, Godaddy.com. And I'm worried how godaddy might react to this. They cant shut me down unless it's proved right?

Thanks guys.

Tell them to suck ya dick!!
Even Coka Cola had to buy their domain back from someone..
A Domain is YOURs even if it's the same as a band,
a business or any other thing..
It's just tough shit..First come, first serve..

goBigtime · 03-04-2003, 04:48 AM

Tool, Bush, Cake, Korn, ... aha... I think I found it.. http://www.ACDC.com YEah?

Bah nm.. I just followed the rest of the people guessing four letter domains

Bush_ _ _ _
Moby_ _ _ _

Damn I'm curious who it is.

ServerGenius · 03-04-2003, 05:02 AM

All wrong.....it´s Utwo

DynaMite

sonomasnap · 03-04-2003, 05:34 AM

HA I got it. JACKOff.com The King of Pop wants you to sleep over and he will drop the suit.

Serge_Oprano · 03-04-2003, 06:23 AM

Last time the band threatened to sue me over "their domain",
they ended up buying it for $2500

LMK and I'll hook you up with Florida attorney who does domain disputes for a living

PornBroker · 03-04-2003, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikeee
The band is suing me for trademark and copyright breaches.

*anyone* can go out and get a dog that barks.

Tipsy · 03-04-2003, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toker

Tell them to suck ya dick!!
Even Coka Cola had to buy their domain back from someone..
A Domain is YOURs even if it's the same as a band,
a business or any other thing..
It's just tough shit..First come, first serve..

Go ask Madonna and the charity with the same name about that to see how very wrong you are.

candyflip · 03-04-2003, 09:17 AM

Something with Kiss in the title. Mr. Simmons is all about protecting their "Brand".

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03-04-2003, 01:09 AM	#1
Mikeee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 516	4 letters in a domain got me sued, help please. I have an 8 letter domain. It has 4 letters in it that spell out the name of a famous musician/band. The site is an adult entertainment site. Has nothing to do with the music industry what so ever, never has, never will. The band is suing me for trademark and copyright breaches. They went to Warner International and are really pursuing this. There was no intention to use the 4 letters, its a mere coincidence. it is impossible to confuse the two. It's like godaddy suing gofuckyourself for using the word "go", or vice versa. Ridicules. Do you think these guys stand a chance? I did a lot of research and there really isn't anything they can do from what I've read. And I can think of at least 15 sites or organizations that use the 4 letter combination. I'd appreciate any advice. They emailed me and CC'd my registrar, Godaddy.com. And I'm worried how godaddy might react to this. They cant shut me down unless it's proved right? Thanks guys.

03-04-2003, 01:10 AM	#2
BigFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,057	depends on ur domain dude. what is it?

03-04-2003, 01:11 AM	#3
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	get a lawyer who's experienced in the area. whats the domain?

03-04-2003, 01:11 AM	#4
Dawgy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5,856	bonoporn.com? inxspics.com? tooldick.com? nsyncsucksass.com? ok so thats not 8 letters but wuteva how can u randomly use the name of a 4 letter band?

03-04-2003, 01:15 AM	#9
BigFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,057	ya, the url.....give it

03-04-2003, 01:20 AM	#11
BigFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,057	in the end all that really matters is this: #1 you still get to keep the domain and #2 you were smart enough to try and get some publicity out of the whole thing. traffic

03-04-2003, 01:27 AM	#12
Ted Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 830	I got sued once for 7letters that were part of a domain, I ignored the letters until the domain lapsed and then sent them a letter telling them not to harrass me again. I haven't heard from them since.

03-04-2003, 01:58 AM	#15
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Fish perhaps? DH

03-04-2003, 02:03 AM	#16
Donnie Gangsta Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,104	transfer to Joker.com .. they don't care.

03-04-2003, 02:38 AM	#17
dd2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Owned !! Posts: 419	Please don't say it containts the word blue

03-04-2003, 02:45 AM	#19
dd2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Owned !! Posts: 419	sTATUeporn.com?

03-04-2003, 03:06 AM	#20
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03-04-2003, 04:48 AM	#23
goBigtime Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,761	Tool, Bush, Cake, Korn, ... aha... I think I found it.. http://www.ACDC.com YEah? Bah nm.. I just followed the rest of the people guessing four letter domains Bush_ _ _ _ Moby_ _ _ _ Damn I'm curious who it is. Last edited by goBigtime; 03-04-2003 at 04:52 AM..

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03-04-2003, 05:34 AM	#25
sonomasnap Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 410	HA I got it. JACKOff.com The King of Pop wants you to sleep over and he will drop the suit.

03-04-2003, 06:23 AM	#26
Serge_Oprano So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,820	Last time the band threatened to sue me over "their domain", they ended up buying it for $2500 LMK and I'll hook you up with Florida attorney who does domain disputes for a living

03-04-2003, 09:17 AM	#29
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