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Verticon:: · 11-15-2005, 08:23 PM

I did a bit of research and i found that if the web site is in any portion of their 'company name', they can use ACPA or ICANN to take the domain away or file charges. Aparently it would fall under cybersquatting if I can not prove intent to use the domain in any way. As long as I don't post anything on those sites, the company can not sue for damages. They can, however, take the domain away from me after proving a list of requirements:

the trademark was distinctive at the time the domain name was first registered
the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the trademark, and
the trademark qualifies for protection under federal trademark laws -- that is, the trademark is distinctive and its owner was the first to use the trademark in commerce.

11-15-2005, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Verticon:: Upright	I did a bit of research and i found that if the web site is in any portion of their 'company name', they can use ACPA or ICANN to take the domain away or file charges. Aparently it would fall under cybersquatting if I can not prove intent to use the domain in any way. As long as I don't post anything on those sites, the company can not sue for damages. They can, however, take the domain away from me after proving a list of requirements: the trademark was distinctive at the time the domain name was first registered the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the trademark, and the trademark qualifies for protection under federal trademark laws -- that is, the trademark is distinctive and its owner was the first to use the trademark in commerce.