Can This Be Stopped From Dropping

Edwin · 05-11-2011, 06:19:47 PM

There are at least 16 UK companies that have "RBK" as a main part of their name, so it's not as if Reebok has a monopoly on those 3 letters, especially since they trade as "Reebok" not "RBK". It's not nearly as blatant as "IBM" would be for example (the latter I wouldn't touch with a 50-foot pole).

Aiden Roberts · 05-11-2011, 08:00:45 PM

Good point!

aZooZa · 05-11-2011, 10:10:23 PM

Jeez we have been down this road so many times. If you own rbk.co.uk and sell trainers then you're going to be in trouble. Look at the CLASSES of a TM. If you don't infringe upon them you'll be fine. If you want to discuss Reebok in the sense of a forum you'll be fine also, as long as you don't try and make money from the brand. To wit: http://www.paypalsucks.com

Aiden Roberts · 06-11-2011, 07:29:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZooZa

Jeez we have been down this road so many times. If you own rbk.co.uk and sell trainers then you're going to be in trouble. Look at the CLASSES of a TM. If you don't infringe upon them you'll be fine. If you want to discuss Reebok in the sense of a forum you'll be fine also, as long as you don't try and make money from the brand. To wit: http://www.paypalsucks.com

Thanks aZooZa for the succinct clarification; it is much appreciated. It probably does come across as the same question is being asked over and over and I can understand your frustration answering it. In my defence the TM issue wasn't my original question rather it was about the name not dropping but then the thread just went that way.

What I would say though is that as a relative newbie on a limited budget it is easy to become paranoid about TM's especially when there are conflicting opinions on whether they are worth the hassle or not. I can see that as long as you do not infringe on the mark then you should be ok and I guess with the nature of a lll.co.uk it is easier to avoid the TM categories.

Thank you once again for reassuring myself and no doubt countless others on the practicalities of buying TM domain names.

Regards

Aiden

aZooZa · 06-11-2011, 07:44:09 AM

@ Aiden: Yes, I appreciate the thread changed focus. To answer your original question, there are many fundamentals as to why a domain in suspension hasn't dropped. In the case of rbk.co.uk, I would suggest you email support@nominet.org.uk and enquire. Chris Holland (CHC) is no fool, but as you quite rightly point out, this domain should have dropped according to Nominet's rules. But rules don't always apply.

Aiden Roberts · 06-11-2011, 08:02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZooZa

@ Aiden: Yes, I appreciate the thread changed focus. To answer your original question, there are many fundamentals as to why a domain in suspension hasn't dropped. In the case of rbk.co.uk, I would suggest you email support@nominet.org uk and enquire. Chris Holland (CHC) is no fool, but as you quite rightly point out, this domain should have dropped according to Nominet's rules. But rules don't always apply.

Thanks aZooZa

Aiden

MJD · 29-11-2011, 11:31:21 AM

Did you contact them Aiden? if so what was the response.

Aiden Roberts · 30-11-2011, 09:09:49 PM

No I didn't contact them but it was renewed 18 days after it should have dropped?

05-11-2011, 06:19:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Edwin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 4,161 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 46)	There are at least 16 UK companies that have "RBK" as a main part of their name, so it's not as if Reebok has a monopoly on those 3 letters, especially since they trade as "Reebok" not "RBK". It's not nearly as blatant as "IBM" would be for example (the latter I wouldn't touch with a 50-foot pole). __________________ Memorable Domains Ltd - Over 7,000 descriptive, generic .co.uk domains for sale Please note: All sale prices over a week old are automatically invalid. No exceptions. Thanks!

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aZooZa Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,980 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 46)	@ Aiden: Yes, I appreciate the thread changed focus. To answer your original question, there are many fundamentals as to why a domain in suspension hasn't dropped. In the case of rbk.co.uk, I would suggest you email support@nominet.org.uk and enquire. Chris Holland (CHC) is no fool, but as you quite rightly point out, this domain should have dropped according to Nominet's rules. But rules don't always apply. Last edited by aZooZa; 06-11-2011 at 08:16:39 AM. Reason: typo

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05-11-2011, 08:00:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Aiden Roberts Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Posts: 849 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 13)	Good point!

05-11-2011, 10:10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
aZooZa Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,980 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 46)	Jeez we have been down this road so many times. If you own rbk.co.uk and sell trainers then you're going to be in trouble. Look at the CLASSES of a TM. If you don't infringe upon them you'll be fine. If you want to discuss Reebok in the sense of a forum you'll be fine also, as long as you don't try and make money from the brand. To wit: http://www.paypalsucks.com

29-11-2011, 11:31:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
MJD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Did you contact them Aiden? if so what was the response.

30-11-2011, 09:09:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Aiden Roberts Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Posts: 849 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 13)	No I didn't contact them but it was renewed 18 days after it should have dropped?