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gamelodge
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Hi Guys

If i want to register the domain name -

Magentothemes.com.au or magento-themes.com.au etc..

And if i was then to create a website selling themes for magento. Would this be a breach of the License or trademark?

If it is a breach, what would the process be to still aquire such domain names within the guidlines of the magento License?

 
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The domain name would be a problem (please read our trademark FAQ). Otherwise you should be good to go.

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but how exactly is the license/copyright enforced? i mean this piece of crap http://www.magento.cn/ is still online…

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Yes - it is still online. Hopefully not for long. We are taking action and will aggressively protect our trademarks.

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Roy, thanks for answer. Can you pls make things clearer ?

In short, am I allowed to buy some domains like magentoxyz.com, magento123.com, etc. for selling themes or offering services for Magento?

If not, so did the License mean such kind of websites MAY NOT use the word “magento” in their domains ?

Forgive me if I’m asking a stupid question but the License Notice (FAQ) somewhat confused me.

 
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@Red Free - You can not use Magento in a domain name as the name is trademarked.

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