rob

It depends on Nominets role. If they are (part) responsible for the names registered then all typos / rights infringement is also their responsibilty. However if the onus shifts on registration to the registrant... then its not an issue.

Fair point and defensive registrations ought to be part of any online strategy. However cybersquatters will go +1 on however many you buy.

I have a feeling which names are in question here, and I am guessing it is the end use that requires FSA auth. I could own mortgagebrokers.co.uk and not require FSA auth, however to use it I would.

As with most disputes (on and offline) each one has its nuances so general advice / pointers cannot always be used as a firm guide.

redbird

Cheers Rob

Nigel

What are you saying Lee? That someone is putting themselves forward as a Mortgage Broker or an Insurance Broker etc without FSA registration? I understant that you don't need FSA authorisation to reg insurance, mortgage domains or to park them at a parking company i.e. a listing of relevant ads does not constitute giving financial advice. If you could elaborate a bit it would help us understand in what way your rights have been affected.

rob

I dont know the names but looking at LeesCompanyName.me.uk / LeesCompanyName.org.uk and singular forms show they are taken and parked.

If these are the names in question it does raise the point of chosing a generic trading term / generic word as a company name. Likewise adverts are in the same niche, however with the terms involved they would not be anything else.

As with all disputes... three sides to every story!

Nigel

Good points Rob - Perhaps Lee could let us know if these are the type of domains he is referring to.

grandin

I am sure it is a rare thing to happen but my DRS was submitted last night so I can't really say much more now.

I am also asking the registrar to confirm to Nominet the details of my request to register (date and time).

Nominet should act to revoke the registration as it doesn't need an expert to decide this case....in the wrong hands such registrations could be a loophole giving rise to fraudulent misuse (that is not to say the registrant in this case had any of that in mind)

Lee

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rob

Rare for someone to be on both ends of a DRS , I can only think of one other. It will be interesting to see what you make of the process from a complainants point of view.

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Nigel

Can you give any clues to the possible 'loophole giving rise to fraudulent misuse...'

grandin

I was in favour of Nominet's 'shift dodgy names quick option'....so my initial observation would be....expensive as a complainant

Anyway Nominet have breached their own rules so a formal complaint has been sent today and DRS shouldn't be required on this occassion.

Lee

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