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Should your domain name be the same as your business name?
Ideally they should all be the same as your domain name. If something’s already taken, a small change to your brand name or adding an industry- or location-specific modifier that’s consistent across all your social media networks might be the way to go.
Can a domain name be trademarked?
A mark comprised of a domain name may be registered as a trademark or service mark in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. However, just like any other mark, the domain name is registrable only if it functions to identify the particular source of goods or services offered.
Is it copyright to have the same title as another book?
Titles cannot be copyrighted in the United States. Therefore, two or more books can have the same title. However, if you use a title that is the same or very similar to another book, it makes it hard for your title to stand out. Having an original book title helps your book stand out.
Is my book title already taken?
If you want to see if a title has been trademarked, you can use TESS, the online search at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Then you can start the trademark process. You may be able to copyright your work yourself, but it’s better to have an intellectual property attorney to help you with a trademark application.
Can there be two books with the same name?
Yes. It is possible (and quite common) for two or more books to share the same title. It is best to avoid this situation unless you are positive that there won’t be any confusion between the two titles. (Perhaps one title is very old and out of print; or the the two books are on radically different topics.)
What happens when you choose a domain name?
If you choose a domain name that conflicts with any one of the millions of commercial names that already exist, you risk losing it. And if you’ve put money and sweat into marketing your website and then are forced to give the domain name up, your Web-based business is likely to suffer a damaging, if not fatal, blow.
Can a domain name be too similar to a trademark?
Even available domains can be exposed to legal trouble if the name is too similar to another company’s trademark. Nearly a year after launching New York-based LEEDTeacher in 2009, Zachary Rose learned the domain LEEDTeacher.com infringed on the registered trademark of a massive nonprofit.
When did books go into the public domain?
Prior to March 1, 1989, notice of copyright (e.g., © 1941 by Irving Berlin) was required on all published works. If the notice was omitted, or appeared in the wrong form or location, the work was put into the public domain.
What are the do’s and Don’s of securing a domain name?
Do’s and Don’ts of Securing a Domain Name. For most small businesses, that’s not needed. Investing in other extensions becomes important when patenting something or protecting a trademark, says Bedord. If you think a competitor might want the .net version of your domain name, for example, consider taking it first.