Can I register these Domains

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by boobi, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. #1
    many famous western companies have not registered their name with the suffix of (.ir) which is for Iran

    I would like to know can I , as an Indivisual register and sell them?

    forexample

    paypal.ir
    microsoft.ir
    intel.ir
    ....
     
    boobi, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  2. saadahmed007

    saadahmed007 Admínistratör

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    I recommend you not to register these domains..As these companies can easily get them back through a lawsuit! :eek:
    -Saad :)
     
    saadahmed007, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  3. sebastya

    sebastya Well-Known Member

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    saad is right. don't do it :)
     
    sebastya, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  4. vmwebhost

    vmwebhost Active Member

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    Hi

    You guys are right, if you register any of the above domains the companies can throw a lawsuit against you for copyright infringment. Read this article about a canadian teenager who was forced give up his website.
     
    vmwebhost, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  5. Correctus

    Correctus Straight Edge

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    Vmwh is referring to Mike Rowe, he had a site called MikeRoweSoft.com and Microsoft had problems with it, even when it wasn't direct infringement, MS decided to go after it and got the domain after giving some compensation to Mike Rowe.

    So yeah don't do it.

    IT
     
    Correctus, Dec 17, 2006 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Register them? What's to stop you?

    Be able to keep them? Then you'd better ask yourself why bother registering
    domain names that possibly infringe famous trademarks, especially if each of
    their mark holders passionately protect and enforce their rights.
     
    Dave Zan, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  7. boobi

    boobi Peon

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    as I read the rules of .ir domain registeration there is nothing about not registering a famouse brand, I know it can bother them, but maybe it cause them to buy it
     
    boobi, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  8. bilalinamdar

    bilalinamdar Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Look better stay away from them.. They have a better Advocate backup..:)
    So u might found yourself in trouble.. And might lose much than gaining the things.. They will email u lovely letters if u do register. ;)
     
    bilalinamdar, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  9. koahost

    koahost Active Member

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    I dont think you can register those domains.. There is such thing to protect your name. You should try it out.
     
    koahost, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  10. drig

    drig Peon

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  11. adsblog

    adsblog Active Member

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    You can register it . :)
    i had godaddy.ir and Godaddy can't get domain from NIC.ir
    he buy it from me .
    Copyright laws is weak in iran .
    if you want register contact me . i can help you .
     
    adsblog, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  12. saadahmed007

    saadahmed007 Admínistratör

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    It dosent matter whether laws ar weak or not...Micrsoft can easily contact ICCANN and they will happily give domain to MSOFT ;)
    -Saad
     
    saadahmed007, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  13. koahost

    koahost Active Member

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    haha thats awesome how much did you got for it?
     
    koahost, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  14. adsblog

    adsblog Active Member

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    saadahmed007 Microsoft.ir is registered By : Jabari,Muhammad since :27 Dec 2003 . now is owner of this domain is : jabari,Muhammad . and microsoft can't get it .

    and Paypal.ir is registered by : tarkhorani,hamid since : 5 march 2004 and Paypal can't get it .
    intel.ir is registered by : jafari,shahab since : 22 Dec 2003 and Intel Corporation can't get it .

    i registered godaddy.ir registred by : me since 10 october 2006 and Godaddy just can Buy it .

    copyright laws is weak in Iran (IR) and you can do anything .

    koahost : i sold it 500 $ .
     
    adsblog, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  15. saadahmed007

    saadahmed007 Admínistratör

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    but i think ICANN have the control over all domains (Any extensions), Correct me if i am wrong :)?
    Saad
     
    saadahmed007, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  16. adsblog

    adsblog Active Member

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    Yeah !
    it is correct !!

    i have a question :
    can't paypal/microsot contact ICANN to get his name ? ;)
     
    adsblog, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  17. drig

    drig Peon

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    I could not find any information about .ir being a sponsored tld. nic.ir. However, I searched for about 5 minutes and may be wrong.
     
    drig, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  18. boobi

    boobi Peon

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    #18
    thank you adsblog, where did you sell your domain, or intended to sell

    I can say most famous brands are registered as I looked for

    e-gold, intel, amd, .... any

    I registed some names that are not related to companies

    such as hotsms.ir hotchat.ir ,...

    one question
    can I sell my .ir domains to the foreigners? (for example in sedo?)

    by the way I have some .com domains and want to sell them, what can I do

    1- domainbiznet.com

    it could be a good name for domain sell and buy, biznet points to business and also is the combination of biz and net two famous domain suffix
     
    boobi, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  19. boobi

    boobi Peon

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    I made a new thread for that domain sale,
    if you have suggestion go there

    Domainbiznet
     
    boobi, Dec 18, 2006 IP
  20. DomainMagnate

    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #20
    go for it, register the domains.

    worst thing that can happen is you'll have to turn the domains over to those companies.

    P.S.: something tells me the possibility of you getting sued by a US company in Iran is not too high ;)
     
    DomainMagnate, Dec 18, 2006 IP