Can i buy .mobi name earlier than a .com owner

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by mani, Dec 8, 2006.

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    Is there any problem if i buy some .mobi domains which are already registered as .com extension for someone else?

    for example a very popular site xyz.com and its xyz.mobi is available(just for consideration) , should i go for such these domains?
     
    mani, Dec 8, 2006 IP
  2. pwaring

    pwaring Well-Known Member

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    So long as the person owning the .com doesn't have a trademark on the name you should be alright (e.g. don't try registering microsoft.mobi). I have some .net and .co.uk domains where someone else owns the .com and I don't see why .mobi would be any different.

    Of course, if you're trying to register xyz.mobi with the aim of selling it to the owner of the relevant .com and/or ripping off their site, then you're likely to land yourself in trouble.
     
    pwaring, Dec 8, 2006 IP
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    drig Peon

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    Exactly.
    Read up more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersquatting
     
    drig, Dec 8, 2006 IP