I think my site could infringe on a trademark...

RegRegan · 08-08-2008, 09:50 PM

Ok, let's just call my site GamersAus.com
I found out there is a trademark called "Gamers Australia"
Am I infringing on trademark?

Thanks.

08-09-2008, 09:04 PM

I would not think so--it is a fairly generic term even if they have a trademark--it is still widely used in various version--so just make sure you dont purposely try to confuse your site with theirs.

Or you could get a professional opinion after a review of both sites etc.

RegRegan · 08-10-2008, 01:30 AM

Hey, thanks for answering.
Isn't "Gamers Australia" a generic term though, I thought generic terms were not eligible for trademark registration.

I'm not purposely trying to confuse my site with their site but they are both based on a similar or pretty well the same topic.

Do you think continuing on with my site name how it is would be a risky move?
Thanks again

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RegRegan Junior Member Last Online: 08-10-2008 03:43 AM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	I think my site could infringe on a trademark... Ok, let's just call my site GamersAus.com I found out there is a trademark called "Gamers Australia" Am I infringing on trademark? Thanks.

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Unregistered Posts: n/a	Re: I think my site could infringe on a trademark... I would not think so--it is a fairly generic term even if they have a trademark--it is still widely used in various version--so just make sure you dont purposely try to confuse your site with theirs. Or you could get a professional opinion after a review of both sites etc.

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RegRegan Junior Member Last Online: 08-10-2008 03:43 AM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Re: I think my site could infringe on a trademark... Hey, thanks for answering. Isn't "Gamers Australia" a generic term though, I thought generic terms were not eligible for trademark registration. I'm not purposely trying to confuse my site with their site but they are both based on a similar or pretty well the same topic. Do you think continuing on with my site name how it is would be a risky move? Thanks again Last edited by RegRegan : 08-10-2008 at 01:51 AM.

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