What are the rules for a Trademark?

[SKG]

I am wondering if you can just trademark a domain name without a website? What are the specific rules? Can someone please explain the specifics?

Thanks

 

[AdoptableDomains]

Generally, you have to make use of a TM before you claim rights.

I recommend reading this:
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/tac/doc/basic/

 

[SKG]

Generally, you have to make use of a TM before you claim rights.

I recommend reading this:
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/tac/doc/basic/

Thank you AdoptableDomains!

 

[IAmAllanShore]

I am wondering if you can just trademark a domain name without a website? What are the specific rules? Can someone please explain the specifics?

Thanks

Exceptions abound, but you don't TM a website "content" - that would be copyrightable rather than having any TM issues to deal with.

Mark pointed you in the right direction,
-Allan :gl: