J JGjg Established Member ★★★★★★★★★★ Impact 1 Jan 12, 2005 718 views 5 replies #1 do you think it violates any trademarks to reg and use a domain name for xbox games with the phrase xbox (such as xboxcheatssite.com) I've seen a lot of domains with xbox in it that don't look like they're owned by Microsoft but I just want to be sure. Click to expand...
do you think it violates any trademarks to reg and use a domain name for xbox games with the phrase xbox (such as xboxcheatssite.com) I've seen a lot of domains with xbox in it that don't look like they're owned by Microsoft but I just want to be sure.
superprogrammer VIP Member VIP ★★★★★★★★★★ Impact 35 Jan 12, 2005 #2 If you are going to use the name for non-commercial purpose and mention it clearly on the site, I dont think there would be any problems San Click to expand...
If you are going to use the name for non-commercial purpose and mention it clearly on the site, I dont think there would be any problems San
Tippy VIP Member VIP ★★★★★★★★★★ Impact 185 Jan 12, 2005 #3 I would hope it would be ok, its basically free promo for them, developed as a fan site. I own a PS name I will dev in this way. Click to expand...
I would hope it would be ok, its basically free promo for them, developed as a fan site. I own a PS name I will dev in this way.
J JGjg Established Member ★★★★★★★★★★ Impact 1 Jan 12, 2005 #4 it is for commercial purpose...I promote a book related to xbox for profit. Click to expand...
dgridley Top Member VIP ★★★★★★★★★★ Impact 612 Jan 12, 2005 #5 Fan sites with a disclaimer, yes... commercial sites, no... these demand a generic name. Keep in mind that some companies have litigated even if the company name was just in the meta tags.. not just the domain name. Click to expand...
Fan sites with a disclaimer, yes... commercial sites, no... these demand a generic name. Keep in mind that some companies have litigated even if the company name was just in the meta tags.. not just the domain name.
J Jeff EmeritusVIP Member VIP ★★★★★★★★★★ Impact 273 Jan 12, 2005 #6 JGjg said: it is for commercial purpose...I promote a book related to xbox for profit. Click to expand... Have you secured permission/rights to do this (and not just the intentioned domain name mentioned here) from Microsoft?!? :gl: All the best! Click to expand...
JGjg said: it is for commercial purpose...I promote a book related to xbox for profit. Click to expand... Have you secured permission/rights to do this (and not just the intentioned domain name mentioned here) from Microsoft?!? :gl: All the best!