question Meta domains why is this not cybersquatting?

[Steven McEvoy]

‪So for meta about to be trademarked and Facebook using the term meta… how is registering domains with meta not cybersquatting?‬

 

[jhm]

Facebook rebranding to Meta and their efforts to rule this word is an interesting one. I don't know how it'll play out long term, given Meta is such an incredibly generic word

Due to their power (and money), they may see it different. Either way, the registration date of your Meta domain, and the overall intention counts. If you own "Meta Grass dot com", and you're a local grass cutter, or "Meta Fishing dot com", a local fishery / fishing equipment provider, I don't see Facebook picking up the phone to their lawyers to do something about it (maybe they would, maybe they are that ruthless, but really?)

 

[Steven McEvoy]

Facebook rebranding to Meta and their efforts to rule this word is an interesting one. I don't know how it'll play out long term, given Meta is such an incredibly generic word

Due to their power (and money), they may see it different. Either way, the registration date of your Meta domain, and the overall intention counts. If you own "Meta Grass dot com", and you're a local grass cutter, or "Meta Fishing dot com", a local fishery / fishing equipment provider, I don't see Facebook picking up the phone to their lawyers to do something about it (maybe they would, maybe they are that ruthless, but really?). In summary: Don't step on their toes

IMO

Wel actually it isn’t even Facebook their was a previous company called meta that already had the trademark “meta” pending prior to Facebook announcement.

However you can say the same thing about using the term Apple or Mac right!?

 

[jhm]

Wel actually it isn’t even Facebook their was a previous company called meta that already had the trademark “meta” pending prior to Facebook announcement.

However you can say the same thing about using the term Apple or Mac right!?

Apple and Mac together would be a mistake. Apple Lawnmowers, Apple Fireplaces, Apple Chessboards - Nah. At the end of the day, a company with a trademark cares about you stepping on their toes, or taking their action. IMO