Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Company name in domain name

If I have a domain name, such as ''microsoftforum'' or something of that sort, could i get in trouble in anyway?

I have a domain name with something similar to that, though it is just a forum for this 'company' and it is not negative or offensive in anyway. Just discussion. If I put ''Unofficial'' and make sure it is known that it is not affiliated with the company, am I OK?

Or should I contact them and ask? No logos will be used either. I see there are many websites up that use company names, even some in very negative ways, but they are still up, which is why I am confused. Thanks.


Asked on 8/03/07, 5:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Company name in domain name

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You are ok until they write to you and make a demand for you to cease and desist the use of their name in your forum name. I am not sure what a court will hold, but as a practical matter, you could never afford to go to court against a mega company such as Microsoft and they know it.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/05/07, 12:48 am


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