Question about trademarks

rvdsabu4life · 10-06-2008, 09:52 AM

1. Are sports teams considered trademarked?

2. Are misspellings of a trademarked domain against the rules?

Len · 10-06-2008, 10:46 AM

To check trademarks:
US trademarks: http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
Canadian trademarks: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/cipo/t...o?language=eng
UK trademarks: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/tm/t-find/t-find-text/

shockie · 10-06-2008, 11:04 AM

generally, yes and yes.

**Dave Zan** · 10-06-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockie

generally, yes and yes.

Emphasis on generally. Mileage varies.

gary-glen · 10-06-2008, 10:16 PM

I need not repeat the previous two posts, yet I wish to say, if in doubt stay clear. The law dogs will be on you in a heartbeat...trust me! If you think you have a name worth the effort, do your research. It's easier sometimes to just "start over". Research other names and you'll save time and money!

**Ross** · 10-06-2008, 10:19 PM

1. Yes

2. That is called cybersquating, so Yes.

Just be advised of legal action might be on the horizon if you choose to venture in that neck of the woods.

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gary-glen NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 67 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	I need not repeat the previous two posts, yet I wish to say, if in doubt stay clear. The law dogs will be on you in a heartbeat...trust me! If you think you have a name worth the effort, do your research. It's easier sometimes to just "start over". Research other names and you'll save time and money!

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