discuss Meta TM Discussion Thread

[Centauri]

Hey,


so as some people over in the Metaverse Thread claim, that meta (keyword) .com domains have no future, as
a) "everybody" seems to fear legal prosecution by Meta Platforms Inc., or
b) if Meta Inc. won't come along and buy them, domainers will have to re-reg the domains in an infinite loop,

I have thought about going a little bit more into detail here. - If you are interested.


First of all: I encourage and challenge anybody, who says Meta Platforms Inc. is hunting for meta (keyword) domains,
to put this statement to the test.


Post at least one case, in which Meta Platforms Inc. got his hands onto a meta (keyword) domain!
With the only exemption: No meta (keyword) domains, which are clearly a TM infringement, like for example:
Meta Inc. bought (had to buy) the TM rights for metabank/pay; so if someone would now come along and reg. a domain like metapay1.com,
he will be eaten for lunch



So, it is just so easy to put rumors into the world, that meta domains are in big danger and no one can or will do anything with them -
metagaming.com or metanews.com are clear proof of the opposite!
(in addition to the many more meta websites out there).
(btw at least for what I know, they were just developed after rebranding)

So, it's up to you to believe the pessimists and get frightened by no reasons (no trials/ cases, they can provide),
let others trash-talk about meta domains and decrease their legitimacy / attraction,
or do some research and see that meta keyword domains are eligible to be run, owned, developed and traded.


Thanks
Centauri

 

[MadAboutDomains]

I'm not saying it's a good thing or that it's normal. It was just an observation, in life things often happen like that, for many subjects.

Personally I also think it's nonsense and you have to fight for what you want.

I work for a company that has several IP assets containing the word "META".

My employer did not accept the XXX.XXX USD offers proposed by the Meta Platforms lawyers and we currently have a few lawsuits against them.

No I don't work for "META Company" or "META PC", lol. Meta Platforms is currently in negotiations/lawsuits with/against many companies.

I wonder what the lawsuits are for? Trademark infringement? If so, which country?

 

[ThomasAnderson]

Among other things. But I'm just an employee and don't know much about the details.

If the company wins you will probably hear about the cases.

If the company loses or if there is a deal with a non-disclosure agreement, then you will never know about it.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Among other things. But I'm just an employee and don't know much about the details.

If the company wins you will probably hear about the cases.

If the company loses or if there is a deal with a non-disclosure agreement, then you will never know about it.

Well there are probably public court papers... is it USA based?

 

[ThomasAnderson]

Sorry I already wrote too much.

I wrote to encourage other possible "META" companies to take action and attack MetaPlatforms.

If you have an IP portfolio containing "META" elements and you think you have a chance to win, go ahead.

If you receive a UDRP complaint from MetaPlatforms, defend yourself.

In the cases I cited, people didn't even defend themselves, none of them had lawyers, and some didn't even respond.

If people don't do anything, MetaPlatforms will do what they want.

 

[JoeStolars]

Thanks for so many good thoughts on this subject .