Copyright Infringement?

[invalid]

If I register a domain name now and then a few months later, someone registers that name as a trade mark, will I be violating the copyright?

 

[James]

no because you had the name before the trademark was filled.

 

[Peter]

no because you had the name before the trademark was filled.

Not quite true.

A trademark does not have to be registered (although it is advisable). A trademark can be claimed through usage.

 

[labrocca]

Not quite true.

A trademark does not have to be registered (although it is advisable). A trademark can be claimed through usage.

Bingo.

 

[Kate]

no because you had the name before the trademark was filled.

You still need to be careful not to interfere with their business, or you could have issues.