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AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 09:02 AM

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 ?

Qumbus · 05-30-2003, 09:03 AM

Host it in the netherlands - even clubseventeen.com is allowed here :-)

Spunky · 05-30-2003, 09:03 AM

its a dud...sell it to me cheap

directfiesta · 05-30-2003, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Qumbus
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.

Qumbus · 05-30-2003, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by directfiesta
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.

SpaceAce · 05-30-2003, 09:08 AM

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.

SpaceAce

AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by directfiesta
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 !?

Fletch XXX · 05-30-2003, 09:12 AM

ask your lawyer, thats what I would do.

Peter Romero · 05-30-2003, 09:15 AM

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.

AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
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

Fletch XXX · 05-30-2003, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AWW - Kevin

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.

born · 05-30-2003, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
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

AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 09:26 AM

POV Porn guy, do you have icq ? i have a couple of questions!

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX

Then you obviously have the wrong lawyers.

very possible

that's probably why i'm soooo worried

Peter Romero · 05-30-2003, 09:31 AM

Too busy for ICQ - e-mail me @ [email protected] and I'll give you my phone number.

AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by POV Porn guy
Too busy for ICQ - e-mail me @ [email protected] and I'll give you my phone number.

email send

NBDesign · 05-30-2003, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AWW - Kevin
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 ?

Sell it to Penthouse

brutus · 05-30-2003, 09:38 AM

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.

Theo · 05-30-2003, 09:42 AM

forget this domain

gruffy · 05-30-2003, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AWW - Kevin
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?

PHmike · 05-30-2003, 09:44 AM

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.

regards,
Michael
Director, Internet Operations
General Media Internet Operations, Inc

gruffy · 05-30-2003, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHmike
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.

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

AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHmike
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.

regards,
Michael
Director, Internet Operations
General Media Internet Operations, Inc

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 !

regards

Kevin

Peter Romero · 05-30-2003, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AWW - Kevin

email send

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.

PHmike · 05-30-2003, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gruffy

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.

regards, mike

AWW - Kevin · 05-30-2003, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by POV Porn guy

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

Kevin

Peter Romero · 05-30-2003, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHmike

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

regards, mike

What's his Addy? I want some of the back issies that I was in.

JMM · 05-30-2003, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceAce
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.

SpaceAce

??????????????? 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.

Sunny Leone · 05-30-2003, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHmike
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.

regards,
Michael
Director, Internet Operations
General Media Internet Operations, Inc

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

Sunny

dimonka · 05-30-2003, 11:07 AM

But what are the possible porblems with copyright ??? Anyway - host it in offshore zones...

PHmike · 05-30-2003, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by POV Porn guy

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.

cheers, mike

PHmike · 05-30-2003, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sunny Leone

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.

cheers, mike

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