.tv Placebo.tv - Any Trademark Issues With The Band Placebo??

[MillersCrossing]

I regged this site last night. I am concerned if this would infringe on the band PLACEBO...which has released 1 million plus albums worldwide.

When I checked overture for Placebo, it came up with 191,000 hits last month, I am guessing most of those are fans of the group.

And if there is no problem with the trademark issue - is the next step to market the site to the band - and if so at what starting price.

And if not the band, perhaps to drug companies??

All feedback appreciated.

 

[equity78]

Never reg someone elses name and then try to sell it to them Cybersquatting 101
Could not imagine any drug company would have an interest, they sell drugs not placebos. Cannot understand this reg at all, I would at the very least look at Rogue Writers list which lately have had some excellent regular priced domains, names like MEDIAHost or freestream much better IMO

 

[Argos]

Unless you try to sell them your .tv name or promote/develop your name in connection with or related to music should not be a TM worry (although you have clearly demonstrated your bad faith in this thread), I really doubt there could be an interest from the pharm industry for your name. To be on the safe side one could think of developing this .tv dictionary word into an internet tv proposing to tv addicts the latest news about, new releases & trailers from, the tv industry. If you not not have real plan for the name other than trying to benefit from the reputation/success of the Placebo band I would advise you to promptly cancel this registration and move to a better name.

 

[dottvfan]

Millers you have enough now. Focus on what you've got as you're just burning development funds now.

It's a problem a number of us have had. It is very easy to get excited about buying new domain names because there are/were just so many great names out there that were a perfect fit with .tv. But an addiction is an addiction - save your credit card!

In answer to your earlier question re what is required to develop: a clear vision (including and perhaps most importantly as to how you will derive revenue from the site in excess of your expenditure), funds and hard work (just like any other business). Best of luck - I think you should start with stopwatch.tv. I think it could be a good site.

 

[MillersCrossing]

Hold on a second.......

Unless you try to sell them your .tv name or promote/develop your name in connection with or related to music should not be a TM worry (although you have clearly demonstrated your bad faith in this thread), I really doubt there could be an interest from the pharm industry for your name. To be on the safe side one could think of developing this .tv dictionary word into an internet tv proposing to tv addicts the latest news about, new releases & trailers from, the tv industry. If you not not have real plan for the name other than trying to benefit from the reputation/success of the Placebo band I would advise you to promptly cancel this registration and move to a better name.

"although you have clearly demonstrated your bad faith in this thread..."....I think that is mighty presumptious of you to assume.....I may be showing my lack of knowledge for the industry, its protocol etc -, I have commented enough times that I am a newbie.... but bad faith implies some malice aforethought.....I did not know I was doing anything wrong......your rush to judgment however leaves alot to be desired.

Hey DOTTV - thanks for your advice.

 

[equity78]

I don't think Argos who is one of the most laid back and nicest people on this forum was accusing you of any Malice Millers. He was just stating that whether you are new or not in a UDRP or WIPO case they would call it Bad Faith. They go with the feeling that ignorance is no excuse you don't need to have any malice for this to be deemed a bad faith registration.

 

[MillersCrossing]

Tables Have Been Turned!!!

Thanks Equity

There goes another point I did not know about this industry...........bad faith registrations....a classification of regges....not necessarily a judgement ...........which means the tables have now been turned on me - Argos meant no harm, and I was making the presumptions about Argos's presumptions!!

Argos, in public, I pray thee for forgiveness!!

Are there any books out there for the DN newbie? It would help me learn alot about this industry without all the noise.

 

[WineGuy]

MillersCrossing,

Step one: Decide if you have interest or passion in the subject matter. Do multiple Google searches on "stopwatch" with other words "speed,sports,racing,barrel Racing,rodeo,olympics" etc. Maybe a particular niche will excite you.

Step two: Decide! Just decide that you will or will not move forward with development of the domain. Listen to advice you are given, weigh it out then move forward or not without second guessing yourself.

Step three: If you do decide to move forward and have found the niche supports adequate fans, products and advertisers, then make the business more real to yourself tommorrow than it is today. I suggest getting a logo done through a contest here at Name Pros. Then get your domain name hosted with email and your new logo up with a sign that says "Opening Soon", I did one today www.RawDoggy.com . This will also alleviate any jitters when it comes to soliciting content or investors and it adds value to the domain.

If you take those first three steps then we can talk about the next one and the one after that. We may not all agree on what steps need to be taken in what order but I think in your case these first three are the right one's. Also, I would feel free to PM me or any number of others on the Dot Tv board for advice on potential regs you are contemplating before hitting that buy button. Stopwatch.TV has potential but that last one, throw it back if you can, Placebo.TV ???? There is very little reason even a drug company would even want it. Speculating in dot TV is fine but has little in common with speculating in Dot Com. Just remember that when you come across a one word unregged dot tv, ask yourself, how does this translate to content that can be viewed on video,television,iptv, or a broadband channel. To me Placebo.TV does not pass the smell test.

Heck, I just found one writing this that could be better OpeningSoon.TV, restaurant reviews,new business launches,new resorts and hotels,residential developments?? It is available if anyone is passionate about travel and checking out new hospitality businesses. I can "see" short form video coverage presented of hundreds of new hotels and resorts worldwide, and I believe you could get those businesses to pay you a monthly fee. Plus your travel would be tax deductible. That is the kind of reasoning I believe is needed in the dotTV niche. Hope this helps.

Cheers!

WineGuy

 

[MillersCrossing]

A big thumbs up to WIneguy!!

Cheers!

I will be taking your words to heart and putting the wheels in motion. I will keep you guys up to date on a biweekly basis on my progress.....Prepared to be bored or impressed or both!!

NO MORE NAME REGGING UNTIL I HAVE GOT A DEVELOPED SITE FOR STOPWATCH.TV.

Millerscrossing

 

[Argos]

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