domain name
I own a very popular domain name. I get 1000s of hits every week. The domain name is similar to the domain name for a well known european band with presence in the U.S. This band has sold 200 million albums. The spelling of the band's name in Europe is with an ''I'' and in the U.S. with a ''y''. so when American's spell the name, my web site pops up. I want to do something with this web site but I have been told I could get sued if I were to bring it live. All I have now is a counter, my phone number and a sign that says for sale or barter. I wrote a letter to their management company offering to sell the domain name with no luck. I get offers from other bands that want me to rent or link to their web site for a fee...Iwas wondering what it is that I can do or can't do. I don't want to break any domestic or international laws but I know I should be able to make some money by all the hits I get on my web page. Any suggestions?
Re: domain name
Another possible use for the site is to actually build a fan-site for the band in question. If you start a blog or post positive information, reviews, etc., the band is unlikely to take action against you.
If you try to profit commercially from using the band-name, however, you may have some exposure... so be careful.
Re: domain name
Another possible use for the site is to actually build a fan-site for the band in question. If you start a blog or post positive information, reviews, etc., the band is unlikely to take action against you.
If you try to profit commercially from using the band-name, however, you may have some exposure... so be careful.
Re: domain name
Another possible use for the site is to actually build a fan-site for the band in question. If you start a blog or post positive information, reviews, etc., the band is unlikely to take action against you.
If you try to profit commercially from using the band-name, however, you may have some exposure... so be careful.
Re: domain name
Another possible use for the site is to actually build a fan-site for the band in question. If you start a blog or post positive information, reviews, etc., the band is unlikely to take action against you.
If you try to profit commercially from using the band-name, however, you may have some exposure... so be careful.
