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[Steve Litt via TriLUG]

What are you doing to prevent running afoul of Uber's trademark? Before
you spend a lot of SEO time, advertising time, and development time,
I'd think seriously whether you want to do it with a domain that has a
huge, famous corporation's name in it.

I imagine there are a lot of .me domains that are as good or better,
which don't run afoul of such famous trademarks. According to trademark
law, as I understand it (I'm not a lawyer), if it's a famous mark they
don't even need to prove that it produces confusion in the marketplace,
which uberize.me would probably do.

Being in the domain sales business, I probably have rocks in my head
for telling you this, but right now getbux.me is not taken by anybody.
Probably less than $20 USD. Better domain, shorter domain, less chance
of having it taken away because of trademark infringement.

Steve

Steve Litt 
444domains.com



On Sat, 8 Feb 2025 07:53:58 -0500
Hariharan Gopalan via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:

> Here are more details:
> 
> uberize.me is a platform that aims to create a digital platform that
> enables individuals to monetize their talents, skills, or assets in a
> safe and efficient manner. By fostering a thriving community, the
> platform will facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and
> collective influence on societal matters. Additionally, the platform
> will leverage its large user base to negotiate group discounts and
> exclusive deals, maximizing financial benefits for members. Through a
> secure and user-friendly ecosystem, individuals can showcase their
> offerings, collaborate, and engage in economic empowerment while
> enhancing their social impact.
> 
> Uber and Lyft have a combined revenue of $15 Billion. This is just in
> the space of cab rental. Potential for uberize.me could be several
> folds higher considering the vast scope of utility in all activities.
> 
> Of course, this is also hugely complex, but the elephant can be eaten
> one bite at a time :)
> 
> There is an even more fundamental idea behind this project which I can
> share for anyone interested.
> 
> Thanks
> Hari
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM Pete soper via TriLUG
> <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> 
> > Hariharan: You have not communicated anything that would tempt many
> > of us to attend at this point. Please share a synopsis.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Pete
> >
> > On 1/26/25 14:36, Hariharan Gopalan via TriLUG wrote:  
> > > I would be so honored
> > >
> > > Thanks so very much for the opportunity
> > >
> > > On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM Jeremy Davis
> > > <jeremyhwllc at gmail.com>  
> > wrote:  
> > >  
> > >> Hariharan,
> > >>
> > >> Can you do a TriLUG talk about this? We are looking for a
> > >> speaker for February. Or any second Thusday of the following
> > >> months.
> > >>
> > >> As we promote the talk we can ask folks to come help brainstorm
> > >> the  
> > idea.  
> > >>
> > >> Maybe plan to lead a discussion and jot ideas down on a
> > >> whiteboard?
> > >>
> > >> Just a thought. Let me know if interested and we will make it
> > >> happen.
> > >>
> > >> Jeremy Davis
> > >> TriLUG PR
> > >>
> > >> On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM Hariharan Gopalan via TriLUG <  
> > >> trilug at trilug.org> wrote:  
> > >>  
> > >>> Hello Trilug!!
> > >>>
> > >>> This is a long post, please excuse.
> > >>>
> > >>> I am looking for help with a project that has been in
> > >>> conception for  
> > about  
> > >>> 25 years.
> > >>>
> > >>> Here is a brief description:
> > >>>
> > >>> I got introduced to Linux in 1996 with a book plus CDROM of
> > >>> Redhat  
> > Linux.  
> > >>> This solved an existential problem we faced at that time with
> > >>> the restrictive licensing of the Microsoft Email server.
> > >>>
> > >>> Around the  same time I also got introduced a non-profit
> > >>> organization engaged in self development.
> > >>>
> > >>> I could not see a way to implement the idea at the time but
> > >>> technology  
> > has  
> > >>> progressed enough since then and it looks like a possibility
> > >>> now.
> > >>>
> > >>> I am planning to host a zoom call if there is sufficient
> > >>> interest
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks
> > >>> Hari
> > >>>  
> > >> --  
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