Man Utd Fixtures

[eddieb]

Just picked up ManUtdFixtures.co.uk
It has 27.1k local exacts and I am thinking of a simple Wordpress site with the fixtures on it, updated weekly with scorers etc to keep it fresh., some adsense to bring in the money.
What do you think?

 

[namealot]

Wouldn’t think you get many that would go past typing it in “g” if you did then there own would be fav


http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&gs_n...pw.r_qf.&fp=cce1281555dc81b2&biw=1024&bih=547




http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&gs_n...pw.r_qf.&fp=cce1281555dc81b2&biw=1024&bih=547

 

[martin-s]

The Premier League has always been quite protective over their fixture lists, but I vaguely remember a recent legal ruling that they shouldn't be?

 

[fastworld]

You could always look at ManUtd.net for Man U Fixtures
(site looks better on iphone though IMO)

 

[David]

Info regarding publication of fixtures...

http://www.out-law.com/page-10985

http://www.acorndomains.co.uk/domain-appraisals/83722-football-fixtures.html

 

[devilsrefugee]

I would have thought the term "manutd" being in the domain, and with adsense shows you are profiting from a branded tm.

I could be wrong, I'm new to this stuff

 

[eddieb]

I think I have a way around the fixture list protection. Rather than just list all their fixtures as I intended to do I can talk about individual matches, past & present, between Utd and other Prem League teams, then expand this to discuss the upcoming fixture between the 2 . This would make for a more interesting read and possibly open up more monetizing opportunities.
The name Manchester United, Red Devils, and the badges associated with these are trademarked, the word/s ManUtd do not seem to be

 

[devilsrefugee]

Well, imo just tread very carefully. Surely any type of "fan site" would use things like logos etc?

And even though "manutd" may not be trademarked, if its a site about Manchester United, then It could be implied that you are profiting from the entire Manchester United brand.

Like I said, I'm no lawyer, I am just passing on advice that I have learnt from the pros around here

Good luck either way

 

[eddieb]

Well, imo just tread very carefully.

Like I said, I'm no lawyer, I am just passing on advice that I have learnt from the pros around here )

I don't plan to use their logos, badges etc or anything where the image rights aren't free.
Luckily, my wife is a lawyer, so I'll run it past her over the weekend.
Thanks

 

[Trying My Best]

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[David]

I think I have a way around the fixture list protection. Rather than just list all their fixtures as I intended to do I can talk about individual matches, past & present, between Utd and other Prem League teams, then expand this to discuss the upcoming fixture between the 2 . This would make for a more interesting read and possibly open up more monetizing opportunities.
The name Manchester United, Red Devils, and the badges associated with these are trademarked, the word/s ManUtd do not seem to be

Sounds like a plan so long as you don't post any fixtures...