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Discussion in 'Domain Appraisals' started by SMCOPY, Feb 1, 2010.

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  1. SMCOPY

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    Hey,

    Does anyone have any thoughts on this domain name.

    I thought it was a good punt seeing as brazil are always favourites and also the 2014 world cup is being held in brazil.

    I'd really appreciate any thoughts as I'm a newby at this game.

    Cheers
     
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  3. davedevelopment

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    Trademark issues for me, I stay away from anything suspicious.
     
  4. SMCOPY

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    Thanks for the reply.

    So I don't make the same mistake again, could you let me know what you think would be the trademark issue?
     
  5. davedevelopment

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    I'm pretty sure FIFA have trademarked 'World Cup' and will probably go on to trademark 'Brazil World Cup', 'World Cup 2014' etc.

    Intellectual Property Office - Results

    I don't know the ins and outs, so I stay away. You might be fine.
     
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    i cant see FIFA registering World Cup there are many other events called the world cup Hockey, Rugby, Cricket etc
     
  7. stevef1fan United Kingdom

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    They've trademarked the lot. Run a search in the text field -

    Intellectual Property Office - Trade marks - find by mark text or image

    It's understandable, I suppose. corporate image is everything these days.

    Also, if I was looking for odds on football matches I'd simply go to betfair or various bookies.

    For both these reasons I think this is not worth anything.

    To me, the name sounds like it could be construed as passing off, as it contains the trademarked text.

    Cheers,

    Steve.

    Sorry Dave, I just read you included a link to the IPO too..
     
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  8. SMCOPY

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    Oh well!

    Thanks for the feedback guys
     
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    My understanding is also that world cup domains are a no-no as far as football is concerned, but then only the other day I was Googling "when does world cup 2010 start" and saw a site using a world cup domain. I still wouldn't do it though.

    Rgds
     
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