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sufi · 07-06-2007, 10:54 PM

If I register a famous website's domain name in my country's ccTLD. Is this still illegal? Can they sue me for that and take the domain away?

skn191 · 07-15-2007, 02:35 AM

Not sure of that. I know many guys who own other country tlds including .com, .net etc.

Albino · 07-15-2007, 06:28 AM

it depends how you use it I think.

if you have anything to do with their site on yours, I think they can.

puffin · 07-15-2007, 06:17 PM

Well It depends on you have registered it after the company has gotten its trade mark or before. Also the purpose you are using the domain matters too.

Xhibition · 07-19-2007, 01:35 AM

Not sure it depends on your countrys laws. In USA this would be illegal as you are not using the domain for meaningful purposes other than to get money from a Registered Trademark.

Arch3r25 · 07-28-2007, 09:00 AM

I would still go ahead and register it, then put something not related to the main site on it.

Chances are, they'll come and buy the site from you for decent cash.

nuDy · 08-08-2007, 08:20 PM

All in all, there are two basic points:
1. Country (which is the country? Does it has laws for that?)
2. The contain of the site (For example, for sure you will have some troubles if you have p#rno web-site of the name of a country! It is a jeer!)

In my view point, registering a domain that can be protected somehow, is not a good idea. Most of the time, people do not win from that

suresh · 08-15-2007, 12:56 AM

if you are using the domain as they were using ans same content then it is illegal but if you were using different then it is good and they dont come to you

Unknoan · 09-29-2007, 02:14 AM

If you are trying to copy them, you will be sued. However if you have a totally different site with some extension for the name then you are saved and would probably get a lump sum for it. Thats what some guy in Poland did. He created a

.pl and sold it to

at some reported 78k$

tomass111 · 10-23-2007, 11:35 AM

I agree with Albino... My opinion is same like him :)

Captain Tycoon · 10-24-2007, 03:07 AM

I think if they are trademarked, then you cant, otherwise you would have a law suit against you. If they aren't trademarked, then register it now! :)

Sina · 10-26-2007, 07:15 AM

I've heard its illegal!
in my country, one person registered the domain jkrowling.ir and then j.k. Rowling sued him, and claimed about 50 thousands dollars for it as I've heard.
but it depends sometimes that they don't sue!

puffin · 10-26-2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sina

I've heard its illegal!
in my country, one person registered the domain jkrowling.ir and then j.k. Rowling sued him, and claimed about 50 thousands dollars for it as I've heard.
but it depends sometimes that they don't sue!

She must have probably trademarked her name. I have heard Sony company sued a women in South koriea for using their brand name , even its her own name as well.

cnedy2 · 10-27-2007, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffin

She must have probably trademarked her name. I have heard Sony company sued a women in South koriea for using their brand name , even its her own name as well.

Oh my gosh. They sued her for using her own name ? That is insane, why can people use their own names if company has it? Well i'm realy confused but i think i know why. Just don't know how to explain. :o

Sina · 10-27-2007, 11:58 AM

Well, I should mention that jkrowling.ir was a fan site of her!
don't know why she sued the owner! I think she defamed herself by this !

lithuania · 11-03-2007, 12:37 PM

I dont know really, but i dont think it can be illegal.

bizwiz · 11-10-2007, 12:14 AM

I guess it depends on what you do with your website. I remember using the domain name barbie for porn will net you a lawsuit from Mattel.

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07-06-2007, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
sufi Field Master Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 222 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	This way illegal? If I register a famous website's domain name in my country's ccTLD. Is this still illegal? Can they sue me for that and take the domain away? __________________ LinksHut Web Directory

07-15-2007, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Albino Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 79 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	it depends how you use it I think. if you have anything to do with their site on yours, I think they can. __________________ want to unleash some anger? try http://erant.co.uk ! need some web work done? try http://munkydesigns.co.uk , we do flash/XHTML/CSS/PHP/MYSQL/AJAX for any budget! cheshire home interiors

07-15-2007, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
puffin Senior Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sky Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 550.00	Well It depends on you have registered it after the company has gotten its trade mark or before. Also the purpose you are using the domain matters too. __________________ Free SMS ~ VoIp Conferencing ~ Car Insurance ~ Home Loans Free Online Fax - Free SMS Messaging - Free Phone Calls - Cell Phone News - Free Stuff

10-24-2007, 03:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Captain Tycoon Field Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 467 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 177.00	I think if they are trademarked, then you cant, otherwise you would have a law suit against you. If they aren't trademarked, then register it now! :) __________________ Polar Byte - Your Free Hosting Services :eek: ☆ Qoni ☆ Voogi ☆ Aoni ☆ Amut ☆ :eek: ☆ Captain Tycoon ☆ Insurance Document ☆ Great Mesothelioma Guide ☆ Gamer ☆ Loans, Mortgage & Banks

07-15-2007, 02:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
skn191 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	Not sure of that. I know many guys who own other country tlds including .com, .net etc.

07-19-2007, 01:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Xhibition Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	Not sure it depends on your countrys laws. In USA this would be illegal as you are not using the domain for meaningful purposes other than to get money from a Registered Trademark.

07-28-2007, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arch3r25 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 285 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	I would still go ahead and register it, then put something not related to the main site on it. Chances are, they'll come and buy the site from you for decent cash.

08-08-2007, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
nuDy New Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	All in all, there are two basic points: 1. Country (which is the country? Does it has laws for that?) 2. The contain of the site (For example, for sure you will have some troubles if you have p#rno web-site of the name of a country! It is a jeer!) In my view point, registering a domain that can be protected somehow, is not a good idea. Most of the time, people do not win from that

08-15-2007, 12:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
suresh Sharp Shooter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,052 iTrader: 2 / 100% Hunter Bux: 4.00	if you are using the domain as they were using ans same content then it is illegal but if you were using different then it is good and they dont come to you

09-29-2007, 02:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Unknoan Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	If you are trying to copy them, you will be sued. However if you have a totally different site with some extension for the name then you are saved and would probably get a lump sum for it. Thats what some guy in Poland did. He created a .pl and sold it to at some reported 78k$

10-23-2007, 11:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
tomass111 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	I agree with Albino... My opinion is same like him :)

10-26-2007, 07:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sina Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	I've heard its illegal! in my country, one person registered the domain jkrowling.ir and then j.k. Rowling sued him, and claimed about 50 thousands dollars for it as I've heard. but it depends sometimes that they don't sue!

10-27-2007, 11:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sina Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	Well, I should mention that jkrowling.ir was a fan site of her! don't know why she sued the owner! I think she defamed herself by this !

11-03-2007, 12:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
lithuania Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	I dont know really, but i dont think it can be illegal.

11-10-2007, 12:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
bizwiz More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 715.00	I guess it depends on what you do with your website. I remember using the domain name barbie for porn will net you a lawsuit from Mattel. __________________ DropShip Business \| DropShip Business $1 Bid Directory \| Dogs for Sale \| Coffee Shop \| pókersuli

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