Can I create a website using part of a schools name but use a “.com” domain and not “.edu”
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Can I create a website using part of a schools name but use a “.com” domain and not “.edu”
Example: Actual school web address is “plumwood.edu” and my website would be called “plumhood.edu” and will be a venting ground for students.
Asked on November 12, 2011 under Business Law, Missouri
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In many states, this would be illegal and the school would have the trade name on this so it could prevent you from using its intellectual property a) without its permission and b) in a possible illegal way. To create a website in this day and age for a venting ground can create illegal activity, cyber bullying and to distraction at school for the activities on this site. My recommendation is to not move forward with this idea because if you do, one would be mandated to report your website to the district and then the district could sue you. Better to leave this in the idea bin than to actually move ahead with it.
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