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    WOW... is this even legal? Matrix Web Hosting.

    Very nice plans and layout... I love it, but look at the names of the plans. It's like taking stuff from the actual movie!

    http://www.matrixreseller.com/plans/index.php

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    They're all generic words. Sure there is an obvious link to the movie but the words are still generic, so it shouldn't be a problem.

    If generic words became issues, many hosts who use things like "bronze, silver, gold, platinum" would be in big trouble too

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    By the way they are a good company, you should do well with them

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    Originally posted by reseller
    They're all generic words. Sure there is an obvious link to the movie but the words are still generic, so it shouldn't be a problem.

    If generic words became issues, many hosts who use things like "bronze, silver, gold, platinum" would be in big trouble too
    Ya, if things like that were a problem, reseller hosts all over the place would be in big trouble now that Kiwi's registered 'Host Unlimited Domains' as a trademark...lol

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    They related to http://www.rapidcolo.com/main.php ?? looks familiar...heh

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    Originally posted by Z400Central
    They related to http://www.rapidcolo.com/main.php ?? looks familiar...heh
    RapidColo, providing co-location services, is a subdivision of the company (Vortech Hosting.)

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    Originally posted by lightnin


    Ya, if things like that were a problem, reseller hosts all over the place would be in big trouble now that Kiwi's registered 'Host Unlimited Domains' as a trademark...lol
    Strange. Can't find any record that that was even applied for.
    Not saying it hasn't been. But, it surely seems like too generic a phrase.
    There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.

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    Did Mark make mention of trademarking the phrase?

    On http://www.mchost.com "Host UNLIMITED Domains" has a trademark symbol next to it.

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    Yes RapidColo.com, Vortechhosting.com, and Matrixreseller.com are all the same co.. They will also have the same look here very soon as well..

    Also there is no problem with the names, I love the movie matrix Yes that was why i picked the name and theme after the moive but it will never be a problem. Already checked on that..

    I worked for Time Warner for 3 years before doing hosting..

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    Originally posted by SoftWareRevue
    Strange. Can't find any record that that was even applied for.
    Not saying it hasn't been. But, it surely seems like too generic a phrase.
    I don't know. I was surfing around the other day and saw the trademark. It's good for a smile.

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    Originally posted by Synthetic
    On http://www.mchost.com "Host UNLIMITED Domains" has a trademark symbol next to it.
    Oh no, I came up with the phrase host unlimited domains for my website too. Now I have to call the lawyer!

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    Just use "domains unlimited host" That will get them thinking..

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    LOL!!!! I can't believe they have a trademark symbol next to that phrase. What good would that even do anyway?
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    Take a look at all of these great featuresTM now available in our reseller plansTM:

    *Host UNLIMITED Domains TM
    *Free Technical Support TM
    *1 GigabyteTM Storage SpaceTM
    *Full use of our patent-pendingTM LinuxTM operating systemTM
    We also provide domain registrationTM and shared hostingTM. Sign up now!TM

    This page CopyrightTM (C)2002TM National Web HostingTM CompanyTM

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    Surely they just don't understand what TM means or they don't understand you have to actually apply for a TM. Some of the phrases they have TM'd are obviously not phrases or words that can be TM'd.

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    Originally posted by EzHost
    Surely they just don't understand what TM means or they don't understand you have to actually apply for a TM. Some of the phrases they have TM'd are obviously not phrases or words that can be TM'd.
    You have to apply for an (R) Registered Trademark. TMs can be used without an application.

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    He will never get that trademark registered. It is retarded he is even trying (and arrogant). It is a common term and certainly not coined by him or his company. The DC we are at has been using that same Term since 1998 when they launched their hosting servers!

    We have used it on our servers since 1999.

    Every trademark goes through the same process. If the examining attorney at the TM Office somehow brain farts and lets it through, there is a period of dispute that will lay this baby to rest.


    Kiwi is usually quick to change his debatable marketing ploys he launches. Like his use of the term "MC Host datacenter" and he changed the part where he said they host over 2000 *large* web host. I am sure Kiwi was just excited and thought it worth a try.

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    Originally posted by UmBillyCord
    . . . . . . .

    Kiwi is usually quick to change his debatable marketing ploys he launches. Like his use of the term "MC Host datacenter" and he changed the part where he said they host over 2000 *large* web host. I am sure Kiwi was just excited and thought it worth a try.
    That appears to have found it's way back now.
    There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.

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    Yea its going to be hard to put a tm on that..

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    Interesting....
    Last edited by Aussie Bob; 08-21-2002 at 01:31 PM.
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    . Wonder who designed that site LOL....

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    PRIVATE LABEL RESELLER™

    Anyone wish to dispute that one?

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    Originally posted by TimPD
    . Wonder who designed that site LOL....
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    Originally posted by Synthetic
    RapidColo, providing co-location services, is a subdivision of the company (Vortech Hosting.)
    lol...

    all their colocation packages say free power... how generous of them...

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    spyderx, Well some will charge you for power so its kind of good to be clear..

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