274668 - "FireFox" in domain name

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(Marketing :: Trademark Permissions, task)

Description

[Jason Siegel]

I am considering purchasing a discussion forum website that contains "FireFox"
in the domain name. As it stands now, the website uses the FireFox logo in the
header.

The purpose of this website is to promote the awareness and use of the FireFox
software. It, essense, serves the same purpose as SpreadFirefox, a site I am
sure you are aware of.

Before making a final bid on this website, I believe it is appropriate that I
ask for permission concerning the use of the FireFox name and logo. If
permitted, I have the resources to make it an excellent community to help defeat
the Microsoft monopoly.

Thanks in advance,
Jason Siegel

Comment 1

[Gervase Markham [:gerv]]

The Mozilla Trademark Policy has a section on domain names:
http://www.mozilla.org/foundation/trademarks/policy.html

As it stands, any name with "Firefox" in it wouldn't be permitted under the
guidelines. Given that you are duplicating the function of SpreadFirefox, there
doesn't seem much reason to make an exception. Why not join the crew at
SpreadFirefox? I'm sure they could use your help.

Gerv

Comment 2

[Jason Siegel]

"Domain names cannot include our trademarks without asking us." This is what I
seek to do.

I am an Internet developer and would like to expand from one forum community
under my belt to two. I already own GreenHybrid.com. I have the resources to
make a successful website that promotes the FireFox product and does much for
the advancement of its success. In order to do this, however, I will need my own
project.

I cannot think of any reason why the Mozilla staff would want to hinder an
effort to promote their product. By doing so, they are working towards their own
demise.

Are you a member of the staff? Who would be able to grant me official permission
to use the FireFox name and logo in this manner?

Once again, this is an opportunity, and not just for me. Thanks.

Jason Siegel 

Comment 3

[Gervase Markham [:gerv]]

You'll be pleased to hear that we now have an agreement you can sign to get
permission to do this. Thank you very much for your patience in this matter.

You can get the document here:
http://www.mozilla.org/foundation/trademarks/domain-name-license.pdf
I apologise that it's only a PDF at the moment; I hope to get an HTML version up
soon.

If you would like to use a Foundation trademark as part of your domain name, you
just need to fill in a copy, return it to us by postal mail, and wait for the reply.

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].

Gerv