This is correct. If the domain was identical with different extensions but targeting the same audience, then you could have problems with the TM holder.issues if two entities were competing in the same industry and targeting the same demograph
My pleasure. I will help fellow domainers in any way I can. Good Luck!Hmm thanks for sharing.. should really do a little research... I din't no all about this.. Thanks Jack!
Wow, but what reason did the TM holder have for that and in any case, was there any chance of you challenging this request? Quite some insight in here because I think most people don't do a lot of due diligence when it comes to domain names. Thanks for sharing all that info.Last year I bought 5 domains with what I thought was a common noun in the name. The TM holder emailed me 3 months later with a cease order to stop using the names (they didn't want them, just wanted me to stop using them). Since they were hand regged, I was only out $50 as I dropped them immediately. I normally do not do a lot of research for a domain I hand reg.
what reason did the TM holder have for that and in any case, was there any chance of you challenging this request?
It was really wise of you to check how the previous cases had ended. At times, a lot of businesses fail to do this background check and end up using a lot of money to defend the case, rather than let go. Still, I don't understand why anyone not using a particular domain name would stop you from using it?The TM was "Realtor". I registered 5 domains with the word "realtor" in the domain name. To me it was a generic name and I never thought to check for a TM. My mistake. The reasons they gave for challenging me were that I was not a licensed realtor and did not belong to a realtor association. My use of the word realtor could be very misleading to anyone looking for a licensed realtor. I checked the UDRP history for any cases filed on behalf of the Realtor Association and found that they aggressively defend their trade mark and that they win. They also have lawyers on staff who will sue for damages at no additional cost to themselves. They may not be able to prove much damage but seeing as I would have to hire a lawyer to defend myself in court and the fact that I would lose the domain name anyway, I decided that the best action was to drop the domain names. I could my blessings, I only lost $50. If I had fought it and lost, the cost could have been a lot more.