I'm creating this thread because I was surprised to see that no one had created a place to discuss or share "smart" domains. Like smartphone.com
Please share your experiences...
Please share your experiences...
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Nothing to worry about.lots of trademarks about on Smart + keyword......be careful!
Nothing to worry about.
"Smart" is just a descriptive word. Like any domain, just don't use it in a way that infringes on the TM holder.
You're not understanding how it works.Good luck finding a smart domain that does not infringe!
Definitely agree with Keith on this one.You're not understanding how it works.
Take smart cars for example. There could be a TM for the term as it relates to the car parking itself. The owner of smartcars.com doesn't infringe unless they use the domain in a way that is similar to the TM holder.
Just about everything has TMs. That certainly doesn't mean that the holders of those marks are entitled to certain domain names!
Most hand regs are reaching these days....Smart names are great and do sell well, but it's probably the most picked through keyword there is.
Anyone who is hand regging smart+keyword domains is just reaching at this point..
It has to suck to own a "smart" domain after the term has lost it's flame, so it's worth noting that the time to sell may be limited. For example, if you have a "smartphone" domain, you might want to consider dropping it if no one's biting, because people are starting to just call them "phones" now. If someone wanted to give me "smartphone.com" for free I wouldn't even bother. My point is that the "smart" wears off once a product becomes the norm....
When "smart clothes" become the norm (or if they ever do) people will just call them clothing and so on....
It has to suck to own a "smart" domain after the term has lost it's flame, so it's worth noting that the time to sell may be limited. For example, if you have a "smartphone" domain, you might want to consider dropping it if no one's biting, because people are starting to just call them "phones" now. If someone wanted to give me "smartphone.com" for free I wouldn't even bother. My point is that the "smart" wears off once a product becomes the norm....
When "smart clothes" become the norm (or if they ever do) people will just call them clothing and so on..
My point is that the "smart" wears off once a product becomes the norm....
When "smart clothes" become the norm (or if they ever do) people will just call them clothing and so on....