Register Domain Names as Trademarks?

Subject: Re: Register Domain Names as Trademarks?

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: I've registered some interesting domain names recently that I think would make good names for new businesses and/or could be used as Websites for existing businesses. The names are mostly rearrangements or combinations of existing words that create new "words" that are not in the dictionary. In all cases there are no existing Federal trademarks on the names (at least according to the free USPTO not-all-that-current database); in some cases a nationwide Yellow Pages search finds one or two businesses using the name. : I'm wondering if it's worthwhile to register the domain names as trademarks (filing the application as "intent to use") before I try to sell them at domain name auction sites. I'm afraid that if I don't then someone who sees the name and wishes to use it (who may or may not already be operating a business for which the name is relevant) may register the name and then try to claim it from me (or from the person I've sold it to, who might then turn around and sue me). : I have quite a few of these, so shelling out $245 (soon $325) for each would be a problem. Some of the names seem much more valuable than others so perhaps I should draw the line at some level of appraised value. : Any info, comments, or suggestions would be very much appreciated. I've already consulted with an attorney about this but am not sure he's all that much of an expert. He doesn't seem to think it's worthwhile to register any of the names - in light of my cash flow problem - but I think some of them might possibly sell for 25K, 50K, 100K, or more and am concerned. : Thanks in advance, : Jon

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