Can this domain be considered generic?

[lincolndsp]

Recently I've hand-registered a domain name containing term "skechers" in it.
When I was buying it I thought it was a generic name meaning a type of sports shoes. I was so impressed by the search volume of this keyword-rich domain that I was in such a hurry to snap it before someone else does it that I did not spend any time to dig deeper about this name.

Once it was mine, I did a little research and to my horror found out that Skechers is the name of the company, so there's no doubt they have a trademark for this name.

So my question is - can "skechers" be considered a generic name meaning a type of shoes just like "netbook" is considered a term meaning a type of computers though being a trademark held by Psion?
Because of the TM issues I'm not going to approach anyone to buy it, but is there any way to benefit from it without getting into trouble -what if I promote their shoes thru an affiliate store ?

 

[bmugford]

Well Skechers is a brand of shoe just like Nike, Reebok, etc.

I don't think in any way it can be considered a generic term for shoes.

Brad

 

[lincolndsp]

Well Skechers is a brand of shoe just like Nike, Reebok, etc.

I don't think in any way it can be considered a generic term for shoes.

Brad

Thanks Brad.

Am I safe if i promote their shoes by joining an affiliate program?

 

[bmugford]

That would depend on how they feel about it really.

Some affiliates will not mind using domains like that, or typos. Some will.

Brad

Thanks Brad.

Am I safe if i promote their shoes by joining an affiliate program?

 

[lincolndsp]

That would depend on how they feel about it really.

Some affiliates will not mind using domains like that, or typos. Some will.

Brad

so there's feeling only or there's anything else to make sure it's legal or not to be their affiliate with such a name?

 

[notlikeyou]

Check the TOS for the affiliate program it should be spelled out fairly clearly.

 

[lincolndsp]

i have read their TOS. it's against their rules. will delete the domain name. Thanks notlikeyou. repping+

 

[lincolndsp]

deleted the domain and told Skechers Inc to register it.

 

[Name Trader]

You could have used it as a domain for artists.

 

[lincolndsp]

Indeed! but I do not know any artists