trademarking a domain - GoFuckYourself.com

xerox · 04-16-2003, 12:43 PM

Hey, I heard that you could trademark a domain name, so if someone hijacks it or something, you could sue them. Is this true, if so, can someone give me a link of where I can read about it and do it? Thanks

rooster · 04-16-2003, 12:48 PM

good question.

Also, what if someone registers a confusingly similar domain but you dont have a trademark. Lets say someone opens gofuckyourself2.com and puts up an adult webmaster msg board. Is there any legal recourse.

polish_aristocrat · 04-16-2003, 01:06 PM

I suggest you visit the best Domain Name Message Board and go to the section "Legal Issues". There you'll probably find some help

assistant27 · 04-16-2003, 01:23 PM

try NameProtect

http://www.nameprotect.com/tm_protection.html

HairToStay · 04-16-2003, 02:52 PM

I recently did mine through 4trademark.com

Paperwork arrived overnight ready for me to sign and submit

Once trademarked, no one can use your name for a similar product

webgurl · 04-16-2003, 03:29 PM

do it !! there are so many stealers ... especially fuggin theives in this damn industry .

gruffy · 04-16-2003, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by xerox
Hey, I heard that you could trademark a domain name, so if someone hijacks it or something, you could sue them. Is this true, if so, can someone give me a link of where I can read about it and do it? Thanks

Not that simple.

Judges in the US are starting to curb the reach of trademarks with respect to domain names. Too many fuckwits and assholes trying to use trademarks to sue just about anyone for anything.

For a domain hijacking alone you would have to pay the flopdicks at ICANN $1000 just to get the ball rolling for a UDRP.

And if someone does fuck with your registered trademark and you don't have the resources for footing a 5-6 figure legal bill you could loose the mark because you allowed it to be diluted.

Mr.Fiction · 04-16-2003, 04:30 PM

File it yourself in minutes for $335:
http://teas.uspto.gov/

Fletch XXX · 04-16-2003, 04:33 PM

trademarks are fun

Cindyff · 04-16-2003, 05:45 PM

It has taken us 18 months so far and cost more than $600 but we are near the end of the process. Dont think i will ever use this company again. They told me 6 months fucking ass wipes. So be careful who you use guys!!
Cindy xx

chupacabra · 04-16-2003, 05:48 PM

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do it !! there are so many stealers ... especially fuggin theives in this damn industry .

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xerox · 04-16-2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by Cindyff
It has taken us 18 months so far and cost more than $600 but we are near the end of the process. Dont think i will ever use this company again. They told me 6 months fucking ass wipes. So be careful who you use guys!!
Cindy xx

what company was it?

ThunderBalls · 04-16-2003, 08:59 PM

I trademarked my domain back in 1998. Two years ago a competitor registered 7 variations of my domain and started using them. I filed a lawsuit and they settled within 2 days of receiving the suit. Got the domains, $5000 and my attorney fees.

04-16-2003, 12:43 PM	#1
xerox Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 672	trademarking a domain Hey, I heard that you could trademark a domain name, so if someone hijacks it or something, you could sue them. Is this true, if so, can someone give me a link of where I can read about it and do it? Thanks

04-16-2003, 01:06 PM	#3
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	I suggest you visit the best Domain Name Message Board and go to the section "Legal Issues". There you'll probably find some help __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

04-16-2003, 02:52 PM	#5
HairToStay Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southcoast, Mass. Posts: 1,521	I recently did mine through 4trademark.com Paperwork arrived overnight ready for me to sign and submit Once trademarked, no one can use your name for a similar product __________________ Make bank by giving your surfers free pics every day and it costs you NOTHING! Use POTD Sponsors to find adult sponsors in more than 75 niches who offer a POTD feature!

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	trademarks are fun __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

04-16-2003, 12:48 PM	#2
rooster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,384	good question. Also, what if someone registers a confusingly similar domain but you dont have a trademark. Lets say someone opens gofuckyourself2.com and puts up an adult webmaster msg board. Is there any legal recourse.

04-16-2003, 01:23 PM	#4
assistant27 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 256	try NameProtect http://www.nameprotect.com/tm_protection.html

04-16-2003, 03:29 PM	#6
webgurl Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clouds with Carebears Posts: 7,954	do it !! there are so many stealers ... especially fuggin theives in this damn industry .

04-16-2003, 04:30 PM	#8
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	File it yourself in minutes for $335: http://teas.uspto.gov/

04-16-2003, 05:45 PM	#10
Cindyff Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,187	It has taken us 18 months so far and cost more than $600 but we are near the end of the process. Dont think i will ever use this company again. They told me 6 months fucking ass wipes. So be careful who you use guys!! Cindy xx

04-16-2003, 08:59 PM	#13
ThunderBalls So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mesosphere Posts: 2,926	I trademarked my domain back in 1998. Two years ago a competitor registered 7 variations of my domain and started using them. I filed a lawsuit and they settled within 2 days of receiving the suit. Got the domains, $5000 and my attorney fees.