Can I use copyright names in my domain name?
July 17th, 2009 | by xkwq3606 |
dreye01 asked:
I would like to incorporate the word “botox” in a domain name, but see that the word appears to be copyrighted(?) Would there be a problem with using “botox” as part of my domain name?
Valeria
I would like to incorporate the word “botox” in a domain name, but see that the word appears to be copyrighted(?) Would there be a problem with using “botox” as part of my domain name?
Valeria
5 Responses to “Can I use copyright names in my domain name?”
By cruzvw on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
I don’t think so! not without them getting their royalty i think that’s the purpose or copyrighting somenthing. just try another name or move it around!
By Paula on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
“Yes”, there would be a problem.
Note - the word “botox” would not be “copyrighted”, but is a “trademark”, and your use could be challenged by the owner of the “trademark”.
Botox® is a registered trademark of Allergan.
By Citizen1984 on Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
Yes. They can sue you or shut you down.
By mylilbubbers on Jul 26, 2009 | Reply
Yep, you can use copyrighted names as your domain. Copyright law does not protect domain names.
By Annie on Jul 27, 2009 | Reply
The copyright office circular below httpwwwcopyrightgovcircscirc34html names however may be subject to copyright office circular below httpwwwcopyrightgovcircscirc34html names are not.
The copyright protection trademark owner can initiate udrp proceeding against you have confusingly similar domain name.