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noddy2005
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Reg'd: Sun
Posts: 14
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Hi,
I am thinking of creating a shopping directory in a specific area which I think would be helpful to many people but am unsure if it would be legal.
Don't want to say what the directory is but for example -
Say I created a directory of online shops that sold Nintendo games. Would this be allowed and could I register a domain name with "nintendo" in. eg. nintendoshops.co.uk
Are there trademark / copyright issues when using the name Nintendo?
As I said Nintendo was just an example but think the same rules would apply for my idea. I read a few sites which tell you not to include a brandname in the domain name but have also seen many sites who do. To be honest if I was to set up my directory I would want the company name in the domain name for surfers to know what the directory is for.
Sorry if this is a silly question but want to make sure I am not stepping on anyones toes before I start. 
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stu1903
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Reg'd: Sun
Posts: 10
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Don't think its allowed mate as you are using a Trademark name that is registered to another company and the use of their name within your domain may give the indication that you are linked with that company which you aint.
You can use names like www.computergames.co.uk, videogames etc as they are not directly linked to a company or manufacter that you have no connection with.
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Sandhound
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Reg'd: Fri
Posts: 418
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G'day noddy2005.
I have just check with the domain reg and entered the name you were enquiring about with added text and got a list of hundreds available.
The one you might want is available...
At the bottom of the listing was...........
These domain names can be used with any web host without restriction or penalty.
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sandhound.co.uk
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