Major IT company bringing out a product with the same name as my 2 word generic

Seeplain · 23-07-2008, 09:38:37 AM

Hi,

I have a 2 word generic. I have just realised a major IT company is bringing out a product later this year that has the same 2 word generic as its product name.

I know this may be quite fortunate, BUT I am unsure of what to do now??

Does anyone have any ideas on how to approach the IT company and who in the company to approach ??

Or what other startegies could I use to get the maximum out of this situation.

All suggestions would be greatly welcome.

Regards,

grantw · 23-07-2008, 10:24:19 AM

Dont approach them and Dont park the domain with adverts that may be from the companies competitors. Personally I would put up a simple 'coming soon' holding page with a contact email address on it. If they want it they will approach you.

Grant

domainseller200 · 23-07-2008, 11:28:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grantw

Dont approach them and Dont park the domain with adverts that may be from the companies competitors. Personally I would put up a simple 'coming soon' holding page with a contact email address on it. If they want it they will approach you.

Grant

That would be my advice also

Seeplain · 23-07-2008, 09:01:34 PM

thanks for the advice... i agree otherwise there is no bargaining position i guess.

out of interest ..which department in a company deals with Domain purchasing requests.

Also does anyone have any take on the legal implications of this..??

Juniper · 23-07-2008, 09:36:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seeplain

thanks for the advice... i agree otherwise there is no bargaining position i guess.

Its not about bargaining positions, its about they might just get a trademark on your 2 word generic, if that happens and you have parked or tried to gain from it they could easily just get it from you for nothing because of trademark infringement.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seeplain

out of interest ..which department in a company deals with Domain purchasing requests.

If they want it you will find out, do not concern yourself with this. As the saying goes, softly - softly - cathey- monkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seeplain

Also does anyone have any take on the legal implications of this..??

See above paragraph 1!

grantw · 23-07-2008, 09:44:33 PM

Indeed, my advice was to help you avoid the potential legal issues, not to gain a better bargaining position.

Grant

23-07-2008, 09:38:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Seeplain Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Major IT company bringing out a product with the same name as my 2 word generic Hi, I have a 2 word generic. I have just realised a major IT company is bringing out a product later this year that has the same 2 word generic as its product name. I know this may be quite fortunate, BUT I am unsure of what to do now?? Does anyone have any ideas on how to approach the IT company and who in the company to approach ?? Or what other startegies could I use to get the maximum out of this situation. All suggestions would be greatly welcome. Regards,

23-07-2008, 10:24:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,624 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	Dont approach them and Dont park the domain with adverts that may be from the companies competitors. Personally I would put up a simple 'coming soon' holding page with a contact email address on it. If they want it they will approach you. Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

23-07-2008, 09:44:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,624 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	Indeed, my advice was to help you avoid the potential legal issues, not to gain a better bargaining position. Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

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Seeplain Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	thanks for the advice... i agree otherwise there is no bargaining position i guess. out of interest ..which department in a company deals with Domain purchasing requests. Also does anyone have any take on the legal implications of this..??