domain WiFiGear.com

[DomainOgre]

or wifigear.com

A nice and short one.

wifi (usually wi-fi) is a type of wireless networking that is gaining popularity.

Also taken in .net, .biz, and .us.

Any opinions?

 

[Acroplex]

The dash in Wi-Fi makes a difference: Spider-Man is trademarked, Spiderman is not.

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by timechange.com
The dash in Wi-Fi makes a difference: Spider-Man is trademarked, Spiderman is not.

But that alone won't stop it from an UDRP proceeding, if that is the intent of the TM holder ... IMHO.
Good stuff!

 

[DomainOgre]

The use kills it with or without the hyphen right? Because it would definitely be wi-fi equipment.

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by DomainOgre
The use kills it with or without the hyphen right? Because it would definitely be wi-fi equipment.

Not sure how much that would be true, Ogre.
I'm more concerned with it's ™ issues, and perceived ™ issues ... especially insofar as wholesale/reseller valuations namespace, IMHO.
Thanks.

 

[DomainOgre]

LOL, I was wondering how I was able to get the snap on it the night before it dropped. Now I know.

Like the old saying goes "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is".

 

[Matt]

Originally posted by timechange.com
The dash in Wi-Fi makes a difference: Spider-Man is trademarked, Spiderman is not.

In this instance, apparently it doesnt, according to wi-fi.org Marketing Director.

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by DomainOgre
Like the old saying goes "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is".

Don't you love being a domainer, Ogre?!? :o

 

[DomainOgre]

LOL yep

 

[DomainOgre]

I thought I would update this thread on something I found out yesterday.

After a closer look at TESS (USPTO), it says Wi-Fi is a certification mark not a trade mark. Now that makes a lot more sense because they are a non-profit org.

Now my question is does this certfication mark for Wi-Fi give them control over what domains use "wifi" or "wi-fi" like wifigear.com?


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Word Mark WI-FI
Goods and Services IC A . US A . G & S: Computer hardware and peripherals, namely, wireless local area networking products. FIRST USE: 19990800. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19990915
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 75799629
Filing Date September 15, 1999
Filed ITU FILED AS ITU
Published for Opposition August 8, 2000
Registration Number 2525795
Registration Date January 1, 2002
Owner (REGISTRANT) WIRELESS ETHERNET COMPATIBILITY ALLIANCE, INC. CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 6480 Via Del Oro San Jose CALIFORNIA 951191208
Attorney of Record Jason D. Firth
Type of Mark CERTIFICATION MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Other Data The certification mark, as intended to be used, will certify that goods manufactured by authorized persons comply with interoperability standards.
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

 

[darksk8er]

I thought so, I was wondering why a .org had trade mark.

 

[DomainOgre]

Yep, I think that puts me in the clear with wifigear.com as well.

It does not matter what's on their website, but with what is actually registered. I think they should remove the part about it being a registered trademark though, if it's not. That definitely caused some confusion here.

The bottom line is that I certainly don't need any products certified.