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1. Check to see if the trademark is even taken. If not, register it. It'll cost you about $325 (assuming you file online and this is in the US) for at least one

1. Check to see if the trademark is even taken. If not, register it. It'll cost you about $325 (assuming you file online and this is in the US) for at least one class (but that's all you need for now. If it is already taken, change your company name). It's not going to end well if you keep the name and the trademark exists. 2. Assuming its not trademarked, I can't say whether or not you believe the .com is worth the price or not, whether you'll even succeed or not, but I have enough proof from my own set of domains that the lost traffic to a .com can be staggering if you grow. Personally, I would try to get the .com if you have the money to spend (or wait). That said, keep negotiating on price. All told, you guys should be more concerned with whether you can get traction and if the idea even works. If not, it might be a waste of time and money.

artursapek 15y ago
You make a good point about traction, I think we're too worried about this right now. Regarding the trademark, it isn't taken. My main question was, can we even take it if they are also using the same name? They likely haven't sold anything under the name, it's just a website in early stages of development (I know this because they seem to be developing and updating it LIVE under the root of the domain so I can just connect to it and see). I don't think the .com is worth it at this point. My sentiment since this summer has been that we'll be able to afford it once we need it. Until we have funding/an income, we can make way with a .net and maybe a "hacked" .com (see choxi's comment)
- steventruong 15y ago
  My advice is register the trademark if it hasn't been done by the other party. Its subjective of when you guys first had it in use if nothing else. You might also want to consider checking the username isn't taken for FB page, Twitter, Youtube, etc... That's also something to consider. Lastly, just understand that if you wait on the .com, prices can go up due to the fact that you guys have success possibly. Although I agree that now isn't the time to do it if you can hold off.
  - artursapek 15y ago
    Good call, we have record of us using it as early as June, though it's been pretty private the whole time. The name generally is available on websites (Fb, Youtube) although the Twitter is taken and dead (something in Korean). Thanks for your advice. We're looking into a Trademark registration and are holding out on the .com.

artursapek 15y ago

You make a good point about traction, I think we're too worried about this right now. Regarding the trademark, it isn't taken. My main question was, can we even take it if they are also using the same name? They likely haven't sold anything under the name, it's just a website in early stages of development (I know this because they seem to be developing and updating it LIVE under the root of the domain so I can just connect to it and see). I don't think the .com is worth it at this point. My sentiment since this summer has been that we'll be able to afford it once we need it. Until we have funding/an income, we can make way with a .net and maybe a "hacked" .com (see choxi's comment)

steventruong 15y ago
My advice is register the trademark if it hasn't been done by the other party. Its subjective of when you guys first had it in use if nothing else. You might also want to consider checking the username isn't taken for FB page, Twitter, Youtube, etc... That's also something to consider. Lastly, just understand that if you wait on the .com, prices can go up due to the fact that you guys have success possibly. Although I agree that now isn't the time to do it if you can hold off.
- artursapek 15y ago
  Good call, we have record of us using it as early as June, though it's been pretty private the whole time. The name generally is available on websites (Fb, Youtube) although the Twitter is taken and dead (something in Korean). Thanks for your advice. We're looking into a Trademark registration and are holding out on the .com.