Legal Issues on Domain name

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by perfectblue, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. #1
    I hold the .NET and .ORG of an MNC company with offices across 11 countries.

    Can this company raise a legal issue :mad: and speak up with godaddy and get this name back from me ?????
     
    perfectblue, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    It depends on their trademark and copyrights but I guess for an MNC the answer is most likely yes. They will just need to send you a friendly email to get back the domain names.
     
    wisdomtool, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  3. perfectblue

    perfectblue Well-Known Member

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    :(

    I got a mail from them asking....how much i want to sell this for ????
    How much should i answer !
     
    perfectblue, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  4. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I won't dare to answer that, it might be their way of testing if you are holding the domains with malicious intentions or they may be really keen to buy from you.

     
    wisdomtool, Jun 30, 2008 IP
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    perfectblue Well-Known Member

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    Iam confused now.....on what to do.....whether to surrender and give to them .....or just give a try by saying $200
     
    perfectblue, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    You registered those domain names bearing that MNC name for some reason.
    And now you're seemingly angry at the thought of their taking them away?

    While one can register any domain name they wish (except maybe those that
    the registrar won't allow), the ability to use them is rather limited due to any
    applicable laws and your registrar's agreement. Namely, you can't use any of
    those domain names to commercially exploit a party's trademark for your own
    benefit without their consent.

    Now that they emailed you about it, I agree with wisdomtool they might test
    your response. You can ask to be reimbursed the registration fees (which isn't
    always worth it and they're not obligated to honor), but any higher and they
    can use it against you.

    Up to you to decide. You made that choice, you deal with the results.
     
    Dave Zan, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  7. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    @Dave Zan, agree with you, don't take the risk, sell them now for an reasonable price.
     
    WallaceYeung, Jun 30, 2008 IP