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dashu1 · 10-03-2010, 12:08:06 AM

I take it you mean sh*tter isl*nd ??

I think the problem you have is that there's no reason to register that name unless it's to benefit from the book &/or film, and since it's also the title of the book, so you could end up with the production company (Paramount) and the publisher (Harper Collins) after you.

I'd imagine they both have pretty big full time legal departments to fight the never ending tide of plagiarists, copyright infringers, and other people they need to sue to death.

I wouldn't be contacting them if it were me, I don't think they'll play ball.

dashu1 · 10-03-2010, 12:09:35 AM

Haven't people still been pursued even after dropping names though?

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Originally Posted by Lucky Luke

There is a way to cancel a domain rather than waiting for it to drop. Look through the Nominet stuff. By doing this, you show that you are aware of the potential infringement and have taken positive steps to stop any such infringement.

This potential copyright infringement is simply not worth the risk. Cancel the domain as soon as possible, imho.

Skinner · 10-03-2010, 12:14:49 AM

A certain italian company who like horses, will go after you after dropping names.

Lucky Luke · 10-03-2010, 11:24:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dashu1

Haven't people still been pursued even after dropping names though?

They might be pursued, but actively canceling a name rather than just letting it drop 2 years down the way shows more goodwill, contrition and would help as a defence imho.

Skinner · 10-03-2010, 11:46:41 AM

It would only be a defence, if they could demonstrate they knew nothing about the original thing before they registered the name, then cancelled it as soon as they knew.

Arguing that, with a name with no other meaning would be hard work. This is how it was explained to a colleague who was chased by stallions from italy.

Lucky Luke · 10-03-2010, 12:24:22 PM

Hi Skinner,

Agreed, but he's where he is and is canceling it better than just letting it drop after the current 2 years is up?

Skinner · 10-03-2010, 01:01:37 PM

Yup drop it, run and hide and claim stupidity

WaftyCrank · 10-03-2010, 03:04:33 PM

Drop it like a lead balloon mate. I speak from experience in this exact field

GingerApple · 10-03-2010, 06:05:52 PM

Thanks for the tips, I think my mind is made up,

And dashu1, you are correct in the name.

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dashu1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 752 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (92% / 10)	I take it you mean shtter islnd ?? I think the problem you have is that there's no reason to register that name unless it's to benefit from the book &/or film, and since it's also the title of the book, so you could end up with the production company (Paramount) and the publisher (Harper Collins) after you. I'd imagine they both have pretty big full time legal departments to fight the never ending tide of plagiarists, copyright infringers, and other people they need to sue to death. I wouldn't be contacting them if it were me, I don't think they'll play ball.

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Lucky Luke Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Hi Skinner, Agreed, but he's where he is and is canceling it better than just letting it drop after the current 2 years is up?

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GingerApple Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 59 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Thanks for the tips, I think my mind is made up, And dashu1, you are correct in the name.