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Old 05-30-2003, 09:02 AM   #1
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teenpenthouse dot com - what should i do...

teenpenthouse dot com
i've owned the domain for 12month, never developed it
because i'm not sure if i'd get into trouble (copyright)

what should i do, is it worth something ?
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:03 AM   #2
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Host it in the netherlands - even clubseventeen.com is allowed here :-)
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:03 AM   #3
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Host it in the netherlands - even clubseventeen.com is allowed here :-)
I think he is more worried by "penthouse".

Beware, it is a trademark. Since you are asking the questions, I presume you have a feeling...

I would drop it now, before putting any effort in it, that will be lost.

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I think he is more worried by "penthouse".

Beware, it is a trademark. Since you are asking the questions, I presume you have a feeling...

I would drop it now, before putting any effort in it, that will be lost.

Oops - my misstake! I would ask them and wait for the reply - if they say a no no then i would try to make a deal... banner spot or something.
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:08 AM   #6
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Penthouse was a word long before it was amagazine. I would look into it before I gave up a decent domain name like that one.

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Old 05-30-2003, 09:10 AM   #7
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I think he is more worried by "penthouse".

Beware, it is a trademark. Since you are asking the questions, I presume you have a feeling...

I would drop it now, before putting any effort in it, that will be lost.

i will re-register it (only $15) even if i never develop it
i like the domain, just seems like a waist not using if there's
nothing to worry about !?
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:12 AM   #8
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ask your lawyer, thats what I would do.
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Duh! Why don't you make them an affiliate? Contact me & I'll put you in touch with them. [email protected] - If that doesn't work then forward it to an exsisting legal teen domain. But, then again, what do I know? I'm just a newbie here but not to the biz.
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:18 AM   #10
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ask your lawyer, thats what I would do.
can i be 100% sure that he know's what he's talking about
wouldn't be the first time i trusted a lawyer only to find out'
they were wrong
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can i be 100% sure that he know's what he's talking about
wouldn't be the first time i trusted a lawyer only to find out'
they were wrong
Then you obviously have the wrong lawyers.

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Old 05-30-2003, 09:25 AM   #12
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ask your lawyer, thats what I would do.

Stay away from the domain name.... A couple of years ago we owned some domains with the word penthouse in the name and the Penthouse lawyers came after us.... Long story, but if you do not feel like dealing with legal fees do not buy the domain name. They probably will get their lawyers after you if their trademark name (PentHouse) is used.

just my and experience :D
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POV Porn guy, do you have icq ? i have a couple of questions!


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Then you obviously have the wrong lawyers.
very possible
that's probably why i'm soooo worried
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:35 AM   #16
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i've owned the domain for 12month, never developed it
because i'm not sure if i'd get into trouble (copyright)

what should i do, is it worth something ?
Sell it to Penthouse
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:38 AM   #17
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They will challenge it. No doubt, at least when you have some traffic / SE visibility for it. So, it's not worth of effort. I had same situation with Playboy's "playmates" word, which was a part of few domains. I decided to shut down these sites finally when I got a letter from their legal dept. and after short chat with my lawyer.
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teenpenthouse dot com
i've owned the domain for 12month, never developed it
because i'm not sure if i'd get into trouble (copyright)

Wow! someone has a deathwish.

Penthouse is trademarked for "adult entertainment". Your intention is to put out something confusingly similar, therefore you are a trademark infringer and the fines can hit up to 5-6 figures.

Sound worth it?
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Good thing you asked.

If you or anyone else develops a site at TeenPenthouse.com, you will hear from our lawyers. The trademark is very important to us
and we have to take steps to protect it.


BTW: AWW is a great resource.



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Good thing you asked.

If you or anyone else develops a site at TeenPenthouse.com, you will hear from our lawyers. The trademark is very important to us
and we have to take steps to protect it.


BTW: AWW is a great resource.

Is it true "The Girls Of Penthouse" Issues #1-3 are worth around $100-150 US each?
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Kevin,

Good thing you asked.

If you or anyone else develops a site at TeenPenthouse.com, you will hear from our lawyers. The trademark is very important to us
and we have to take steps to protect it.


BTW: AWW is a great resource.

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Thanks for replying to my post, i guess i've got the answer
i was looking for even if that means there's no future for
my "beloved" domain name !

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Good talking to you Kevin. By the looks of the other posts while we were on the phone - it doesn't sound like a good idea to use it. Thanks for the AWW resource board. Later.
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Is it true "The Girls Of Penthouse" Issues #1-3 are worth around $100-150 US each?
I asked the backissues guys he says he has never seen it more than $20-$35.

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Good talking to you Kevin. By the looks of the other posts while we were on the phone - it doesn't sound like a good idea to use it. Thanks for the AWW resource board. Later.
NP Mate, i also just talked to Mike from Penthouse as well
(nice guy) and will be emailing him soon !

had a couple of peeps icq me to offer some $$ for the domain.
the domain is not for sale and will not be developed at this point
in time !
thanks to everyone for your replies

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I asked the backissues guys he says he has never seen it more than $20-$35.

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What's his Addy? I want some of the back issies that I was in.
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Penthouse was a word long before it was amagazine. I would look into it before I gave up a decent domain name like that one.

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??????????????? That is not quite how trademark law works ace.

Apple was a fruit long before it was a computer company. Try opening a computer company called Apple and see how long that lasts.
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Good thing you asked.

If you or anyone else develops a site at TeenPenthouse.com, you will hear from our lawyers. The trademark is very important to us
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Hi Penthouse Mike it's me Sunny your POY great job with Penthouse.com the new design is beautiful.

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But what are the possible porblems with copyright ??? Anyway - host it in offshore zones...
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What's his Addy? I want some of the back issies that I was in.
You can order back issues at
http://www.penthousestore.com/index....ne&page=intro1

There is a pull-down menu on the lefthand side where you can find the year and issue you are looking for.

If it is not there, phone 1-888-312-2225 and they can help you out.

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Hi Penthouse Mike it's me Sunny your POY great job with Penthouse.com the new design is beautiful.

Sunny
Hey Sunny,

thanks for the props. Sharky from http://www.aaaadultdesign.com/ did the new site for us, and we are very happy with it. Glad you like it too.

I've seen your program, looks great. Congrats.

Drop me a note when you get the chance (mike AT penthouse) I might have a proposal for you this summer.

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