Home » Forums » Ask a question here

Domain names and trademark law???

Submitted by Lewis2008 on Mon, 09/01/2012 - 13:13

Hi there,

I'm setting up a website and have been looking at domain names. The best available is whichdogfood.co.uk but might that cause any legal issues with the which.co.uk group?

Any help would be much appreciated.

‹ On Target Earnings Question Role of trustee of a private members club ›
»

Hi, That domain name in my

Submitted by avesovum on Mon, 09/01/2012 - 15:45.

Hi,

That domain name in my opinion would not cause you any trademark problems. I would buy this name immediatley as you have told everyone on here the name you intend to buy and someone else could quite easily register right from under your nose.

»

Thanks avesovum. That's good

Submitted by Lewis2008 on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 11:44.

Thanks avesovum. That's good news, and don't worry, I registered the domain before posting.

Thanks again,

Lewis

»

You need to check that the

Submitted by Gerard on Tue, 10/01/2012 - 12:53.

You need to check that the name you intend to call your website is not already a registered trade mark. This can be done at:

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/

Whether it would cuase problems with Which would depend on whether that is a registered Trade Mark belonging to Which.

I am a Legal Advisor employed by Sarginsons Law and specialise in Civil Litigation matters. I deal with disputes between individuals and businesses including Landlord and Tenant issues, debt recovery and property disputes.

Telephone 02476 553181<

Profile: Practice Areas in which I specialise: All types of civil litigation / dispute resolution including - Will and Estate Disputes (Challenging Wills, Claims under the Inheritance Act), Property Disputes, Commerical Disputes, Debt Recovery Website: www.sarginsonslaw.co.uk Firm: Sarginsons Law LLP
»

Who's online

There are currently 0 users and 1 guest online.

User login

Navigation

twitter link facebook link
netlawman link