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DHey Guys,
I’m planning to launch my career-focused website for Assam under the domain Career4Assam.com. I’ve done my due diligence regarding trademarks and found that Career4Assam.com isn’t trademarked. However, I discovered that AssamCareer.com is trademarked.
My question is: Could the similarity in style between Career4Assam.com and AssamCareer.com potentially lead to any legal challenges, such as trademark infringement or passing off claims from the owners of AssamCareer.com?
Any legal experiences or advice on navigating this situation would be greatly appreciated.
TL;DR: I’m launching a career-focused website for Assam with the domain Career4Assam.com. I found that Career4Assam.com isn’t trademarked, but AssamCareer.com is trademarked. Could the similarity in style lead to any legal challenges like trademark infringement or passing off claims? Any advice?
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BYes, there is a potential risk, even though [Career4Assam.com](http://Career4Assam.com) is not trademarked. Trademark infringement is not just about exact matches but also about whether a name is deceptively similar to an existing trademark and could confuse users.
The owners of AssamCareer.com might argue ‘passing off,’ meaning your domain name could mislead people into thinking your site is affiliated with theirs. The risk increases if both websites offer similar services, like job listings and career guidance for Assam. If AssamCareer.com is well-known and actively enforces its trademark, they might take legal action. However, if their trademark only covers a logo and not the words “Assam Career” as a whole, their claim would be weaker.
If you are set on Career4Assam.com, consider using distinct branding and a clear disclaimer that you are not affiliated with AssamCareer.com. But if you want to eliminate legal risks, tweaking the name to make it more unique would be the safest option.
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