I find a domain with a ccTLD and I like it.
For example:
FamousTrademark.jp
country code for Japan, the domain actually is already property of company but what if I was the first one to register it? Under which rule Google had the rights to take something I paid for?
I have the problem that I register other very brandable (and other are still available if I want) in some countries but I do not know if I can use them, develep them or just sell them without worrying about those companies which their head offices are located in other country like in Italy.
Do I have to check every country`s law or there is an International standard law?
And what about if I register let`s say in France a name of another company which is not yet present in France but thn between 2 years the company decide to expand and have a branch in France too and at that time wants my website? Is not the case of first come-first served and if they want it they have to pay me?
Thanks for answers.
[edited by: Webwork at 10:33 pm (utc) on Mar. 13, 2006]
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Is there a section on this site that I can refer to for these?
IMHO: in my humble opinion
IANAL: I am not a lawyer
Then again I haven't knocked on their
front door asking if they want to buy them either!
If you buy one, then just keep it quiet.
Opt out of the WHOIS!
And develop a site! Just to age it if nothing else.
I tend to use them as reunion sites, so it seems
as if there is a legitaimate reson for owning
it, but the domains are not for sale.
A bit pointless really but good hand me downs for
the kids.
I have registered quite a few domains of major Plc's in other countries and have not encountered a problem.
"I have stuck my head in the mouth of a tiger several times, and have not encountered a problem"
This approach is fine, until the first time you get bitten.
Registering a trademark give you much more legal protection as far as the legal right to the name is concerned. For example, Brett holds a registered trademark on the name WebMasterWorld. An application to register a trademark is roughly $375.
I did some work for UK trademark office 10 years ago. One thing I learnt was that it's not a good idea displaying the TM or words trademark on a site or logo if that site or logo does not have a valid trademark!
Here's a couple of examples.
Recently a friend of mine had new business cards with a new logo. The graphic designer placed TM next to the logo.
A well known dot boom site is displaying TM next to their logo and yet searching UK and US trademarks database I can find no reference to that trademark.
In both cases I believe that the proprietors do not realise the implications of this. You just can't go around saying that your site name or logo is 'trademarked'. You have to go through a lengthy process and pay the relevant fees!
I know too people doing that and one of them is my ex-business partner who stoled a company from my hands because I gave him all my trust.
What do they risk indicating TM without beimg true?
Thanks
if I register a Trademark here in Australia, will be it valid worldwide?
Thanks
if I register a Trademark here in Australia, will be it valid worldwide?
As part of the registration process, you have to decide which country/countries you wish to apply for.
Consult your local trademark lawyer for advice! What you read on a web forum, even WebmasterWorld is only advice, not fact :-)
First I want to have an idea before to even look for a lawyer, I don`t have one anymore.....had 3..one worst than the other......lawyers charge you just to say hello!
us = uspto.gov
uk = patent.gov.uk
You should find plenty of info about the process of trademarking, the costs, the timescale, the penalties for falsely claiming TM.
