manchesteronthe.net - trademark infringement?

[guy martin]

Would attempting to sell a domain like "manchesteronthe.net" automatically infringe the trademark rights of those with the word "manchester" in their trademark? I am confused! At present the domain is registered, but has never been used as a website. Any idea on value? £100 or more?
Thanks
GM

 

[dashu1]

No, you can't trademark the place name Manchester.

If there's already a website/company called manchesteronthenet.whatever then you might have issues.

 

[retired_member25]

Would attempting to sell a domain like "manchesteronthe.net" automatically infringe the trademark rights of those with the word "manchester" in their trademark? I am confused! At present the domain is registered, but has never been used as a website. Any idea on value? £100 or more?
Thanks
GM

No.

But I wouldn't bother, the name is worthless.

 

[Redkite]

How can ANY place-name be a "trademark". It is the name of a town ,city or country where, maybe, millions live. Who SAYS that only certain people can own that?
Besides , there are SEVENTEEN places called Manchester in the world ; mostly in the USA. Try selling directly to the Yanks! Write to Chambers of Commerce in the various Manchesters.

There is a great deal of parochialism in this internet business. Very many place-names are duplicated, triplicated and more.....across the world!

Think OUTSIDE the box!!

No-one has a RIGHT to the word "Manchester" .

 

[guy martin]

Thanks for the contributions. Very useful to guage other domainers' opinions.

 

[accelerator]

Sorry, but I would also say the domain is worth very little, if anything.

Rgds