manicplanet
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I have handregistered a number of .com domains containing the word 'Trump', e.g., trumpsmacked.com, trumpdeclassified.com, trumpwhistleblowers.com.
I understand that a) 'Trump' is a branded term and b) Trump is famously litigious. However (I can't find the citation just now) I don't think there is any real legal concern because no reasonable person would believe that these were 'Trump'-backed entities; and also that the need to refer to a very public figure and former public employee by name means 'Trump' can be used more freely than before his presidency. There even seems to be a specific carveout in trademark law for references to presidents.
My question, potential legal issues aside -
Where can I offer these for sale? Afternic has them stuck in months-long review, and I believe GoDaddy told me previously that they would not offer them for sale because of the branded-term concern. Any thoughts?
I understand that a) 'Trump' is a branded term and b) Trump is famously litigious. However (I can't find the citation just now) I don't think there is any real legal concern because no reasonable person would believe that these were 'Trump'-backed entities; and also that the need to refer to a very public figure and former public employee by name means 'Trump' can be used more freely than before his presidency. There even seems to be a specific carveout in trademark law for references to presidents.
My question, potential legal issues aside -
Where can I offer these for sale? Afternic has them stuck in months-long review, and I believe GoDaddy told me previously that they would not offer them for sale because of the branded-term concern. Any thoughts?












