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    Discussion in 'Domain Appraisals' started by eddieb, Aug 23, 2012.

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    1. eddieb United Kingdom

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      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?
       
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      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?
       
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      You could always look at ManUtd.net for Man U Fixtures
      (site looks better on iphone though IMO)
      ;)
       
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      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
       
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    8. eddieb United Kingdom

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      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
       
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    9. devilsrefugee

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      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 :)
       
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    10. eddieb United Kingdom

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