I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by

SykkBoy · 10-18-2005

With all of the buzz of ipod porn, I have to wonder if the lawyers for Apple will be standing by to nail people registering domains with the name "ipod" in them?

I'm not sure they'd want their named associated with a site like, for example, ipodcumguzzlers, etc.

They might also be leary of being associated with more extreme (and illegal) forms of porn being promoted for their devices.

Like a lot of other people, I've been looking into ipod-related domains and it's always went through my mind of how nasty they might get with regards to their name being used to promote porn.

Dravyk · 10-18-2005

I bet one could get away with just "pod" in the domain.

SykkBoy · 10-18-2005

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Originally Posted by Dravyk

I bet one could get away with just "pod" in the domain.

probably so

...and no, I'm not seeking legal advice on a webmaster board, hehehe
just guaging opinions on it...

MorganGrayson · 10-18-2005

I imagine their attorneys are definitely on standby. It would be a violation of a registered trademark. They might even take a shot at "pod" related domains, but that one is a little iffy, perhaps. Again, not giving legal advice, just an opinion.

Peaches · 10-18-2005

Maybe use "eyepodwhatever.com"

MorganGrayson · 10-18-2005

How about "idiottechnogeekfreakwhowillbuyanythingcumsplatter. com"?

Cleo · 10-18-2005

Actually it is Podcasting not iPodcasting. You don't even need an iPod for it.

Dravyk · 10-18-2005

Hmm, anyone got "ipawd" yet?

Robin · 10-18-2005

Apple files for “iPodcast” trademark

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000917058865/

(You know this means they will also own "podcast" if they get it)

Apple sends cease and desist order to makers of “iPed”

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000070045953/

Apple Cracks Down on Google AdWords

http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=08272

PornoDoggy · 10-18-2005

Apple's corporate lawyers are on alert.

Apple's outside counsel are salivating.

Judges are stocking up on caffine, because cases like this are some of the most monumentally boring things that come before them.

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You know this means they will also own "podcast" if they get it

Don't think it's an automatic '"b" follows "a"' here.

Cleo · 10-18-2005

Apple is pretty ruthless about protecting their trademarks.
http://www.ipodnn.com/news/05/10/18/...es.businesses/

SykkBoy · 10-18-2005

I had flashbacks to losing a couple R'Us domains back in the day....don't really feel like fucking around with Apple...will just be interesting to watch

Jace · 10-19-2005

ipodscat.com is still available

Dravyk · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by JaceXXX

ipodscat.com is still available

Sick mind! ... Love it!

Newton · 10-19-2005

They can keep the ipod names, I have lots of imobile ones

PornoDoggy · 10-19-2005

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Originally Posted by JaceXXX

ipodscat.com is still available

Oh, that name would just make their lawyers shit

toobit · 12-18-2005

www.mydirtyipod.com

hehehehee

dirty

RyanLanane · 12-18-2005

Interesting Topic - My guess is any smart porn company will remove the "I-Pod" portion soon enough ... and make it something along the lines of 'Compatible with I-Pods'

I wouldn't think you you were to state something was comaptible with it you would have any problems. However saying "Ipod Porn" infers that Apple is actually behind it, and IMHO - legal action is just amatter of time...

Newton · 12-18-2005

There are so many people who are going to get the nod from their lawyers

10-18-2005	#1
SykkBoy Polishing the Chrome on Bishops Motorcycle $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hell: Bowels : Level 9 Posts: 4,153	I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by With all of the buzz of ipod porn, I have to wonder if the lawyers for Apple will be standing by to nail people registering domains with the name "ipod" in them? I'm not sure they'd want their named associated with a site like, for example, ipodcumguzzlers, etc. They might also be leary of being associated with more extreme (and illegal) forms of porn being promoted for their devices. Like a lot of other people, I've been looking into ipod-related domains and it's always went through my mind of how nasty they might get with regards to their name being used to promote porn. __________________ ADULT PAYMASTER - All Site Access - Paying $70 October 5th! "Love your enemies...just in case your friends turn out to be bastards." - unknown

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Dravyk Easy Like Sunday Morning Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind a couch, somewhere in Philly Posts: 7,628	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by I bet one could get away with just "pod" in the domain. __________________ All Of 'Em Mainstream Webmasters New: WebmasterConventions.com

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MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by I imagine their attorneys are definitely on standby. It would be a violation of a registered trademark. They might even take a shot at "pod" related domains, but that one is a little iffy, perhaps. Again, not giving legal advice, just an opinion.

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MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by How about "idiottechnogeekfreakwhowillbuyanythingcumsplatter. com"?

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Cleo Omnipotent Ruler Of Perversion Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SouthEast Florida Posts: 810	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by Actually it is Podcasting not iPodcasting. You don't even need an iPod for it. __________________ Pimp My Tranny Neighbor Traffic Trades

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Robin Officially Tired of retirement Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 296	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by Apple files for “iPodcast” trademark http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000917058865/ (You know this means they will also own "podcast" if they get it) Apple sends cease and desist order to makers of “iPed” http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000070045953/ Apple Cracks Down on Google AdWords http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=08272

10-19-2005	#13
Jace .... $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,392 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by ipodscat.com is still available

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Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by They can keep the ipod names, I have lots of imobile ones __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

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toobit Trying to get enough posts to spam a link I'm new! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by www.mydirtyipod.com hehehehee dirty

12-18-2005	#18
RyanLanane Going Back to My Roots Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,123	Re: I wonder if Apple laywers are standing by Interesting Topic - My guess is any smart porn company will remove the "I-Pod" portion soon enough ... and make it something along the lines of 'Compatible with I-Pods' I wouldn't think you you were to state something was comaptible with it you would have any problems. However saying "Ipod Porn" infers that Apple is actually behind it, and IMHO - legal action is just amatter of time... __________________ ICQ # 253483920 E-mail : ryan1978@insightbb.com Last edited by RyanLanane; 12-18-2005 at 02:45 AM.