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Need help with a domain name
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There are sites now that use mac in a variety of ways, so you'll be ok. Consider Macofalltrades.com and MacRumors.com
There are sites now that use mac in a variety of ways, so you'll be ok. Consider Macofalltrades.com and MacRumors.com
Thanks for letting me know. I know someone who was sued for using the word Apple in his business name. I could use your advice for the tagline:
buy and sell with no regrets
buy and sell without regret
I like how MacRumors uses all lowercase letters in their tagline. Do you recommend WordPress for the website?
Why would you even put the word 'regret' in peoples minds in the first place?
The connotations of using a word like that are too negative.
i second that.
if you can't use mac, mc will do as well - we got an official apple reseller, called "mcshark" in austria.
My last response was (somewhat, but only somewhat...) facetious.
What will your site offer that ebay or craigslist doesn't?
And just what do you mean by "focused on buying used Macs". It's not clear if it's matching buyers and sellers (like eBay/Craigslist) or offers advice like how to get the best deals, what to watch for, etc. Or are you interested in buying used Macs from others, like the sites that buy used phones? Or something else?
Hard to help name something when you don't know just what it is.
On trademark, you need to talk to an attorney. One that knows the consumer tech field, to boot. Some companies let it slide. Some let it slide with specific criteria. e.g. not sure if this is still true, but Microsoft many years ago drew a line in the sand, not allowing e.g. Windows Widget but allowing e.g. Widget for Window. The "for Windows" moniker was given some kind of blessing by Microsoft.
Once they've allowed something like that for long enough, they give up their trademark rights by not enforcing it. For Microsoft now to go after "for Windows" products probably would not be successful.
But IANAL - you need a real one!
You could use a dead company name from overseas, such as "the smart store", a place I used to work for.
Alternatively, try a mix of (part of) an old TV or movie name and Mac or Apple.
Say "MagnumMac" (a long gone NZ retailer now know as "Oobe", or "what the hell is an 'Oobe' ?" to it's customers.)
Alternatively base it around a dessert and Mac or Apple. You get the idea
Alternatively, try a mix of (part of) an old TV or movie name and Mac or Apple.
Say "MagnumMac" (a long gone NZ retailer now know as "Oobe", or "what the hell is an 'Oobe' ?" to it's customers.)
Alternatively base it around a dessert and Mac or Apple. You get the idea
You can use "Mac" in your domain with a number of different ways, for this you need to do some research check available domain names with your requirement, or you can hire a cheap web development company or a freelancer who will do it for you, but before that also check out the Guidelines for Using Apple Trademarks and Copyrights here: http://www.apple.com/legal/intellectual-property/guidelinesfor3rdparties.html
Definitely use mac in the name for what you're trying to do. There is a local mac service store here and their name is macbench. They fix macs exclusively. mac + something related to your goal. Good luck.
