Possible DRS?

grantw · 28-02-2006, 11:20:24 AM

I own a typo of a generic term and have had an offer from the company who own the correct spelling of the term, basically offering me a lowish amount of cash to buy it. They also state that if I do not accept the amount offered then they will go to DRS for it. The company name is registered as genericterm.co.uk Ltd. (since 2001, way before I reg'd the domain).

I'm thinking that I dont have much of a chance if it came to a DRS, just wanted your thoughts??

Many thanks, Grant

jonno · 28-02-2006, 11:24:48 AM

depends on the name... but i would offer it them for �700.

This is slightly cheaper for them than a DRS and in addition they have a 100% chance of getting the domain!

grantw · 28-02-2006, 11:24:52 AM

Just checked the domains (very unimpressive) stats and the amount offered is about 20 years revenue so I think I will take the offer anyway

Would still appreciate peoples opinions on this situation though in case it crops up again - I assume that as the company name is actually the correct spelling of the term (including the .co.uk extension) it puts them in a strong position??

Grant

rob · 28-02-2006, 11:35:38 AM

It would be interesting to know why they setup a company with genericterm.co.uk before owning the domain... for future hijacking purposes?!

grantw · 28-02-2006, 11:42:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob

It would be interesting to know why they setup a company with genericterm.co.uk before owning the domain... for future hijacking purposes?!

Hi Rob, they do own the gerenic term, I own a typo of it.

Grant

lesurf · 28-02-2006, 11:57:06 AM

If you see �700 as a good return and can't be arsed with the hassle of a DRS - take the money.

accelerator · 28-02-2006, 12:49:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grantw

Would still appreciate peoples opinions on this situation though in case it crops up again - I assume that as the company name is actually the correct spelling of the term (including the .co.uk extension) it puts them in a strong position??

I would think so. This is really asking is typosquatting worthwhile. Well, it is in terms of the traffic until the legitimate company notices. The value in the domain depends on how well you can argue that the misspelling is not associated with the legitimate company. Most of the time the only value in the domain will be because the legitimate company exists, so you will have a weak case. However, I guess there is money to be made, seeing that a DRS costs min �750, the legitimate company may offer you less than this to get the domain either to save itself money or hassle.

Typosquatting isn't a strategy I personally adopt. I prefer to concentrate on generics.

Rgds

Accelerator

rob · 28-02-2006, 02:21:01 PM

Ah , need to read properly. If its a typo then cant see a leg to stand on... cash in and move on IMHO

aqls · 28-02-2006, 02:32:40 PM

Same as any "generic" trademark - virgin, egg etc
If it's recognised and registered as a brand then you're not going to be able to make anything worthwhile out of e.g. flights/money etc but could do dating/cooking (or as per news this morning surgically revirginalising!)

So, if you can make ppc revenue out of the generic keywords then that's your call.

As an opinion I think that given what you've told us it's a no brainer - bye bye domain!

-aqls-

olebean · 28-02-2006, 02:42:54 PM

hmmm

Rob

That would depend on whether the typo is or could be construed as something else.

28-02-2006, 11:20:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,624 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	Possible DRS? I own a typo of a generic term and have had an offer from the company who own the correct spelling of the term, basically offering me a lowish amount of cash to buy it. They also state that if I do not accept the amount offered then they will go to DRS for it. The company name is registered as genericterm.co.uk Ltd. (since 2001, way before I reg'd the domain). I'm thinking that I dont have much of a chance if it came to a DRS, just wanted your thoughts?? Many thanks, Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

28-02-2006, 11:24:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
jonno Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 508 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	depends on the name... but i would offer it them for �700. This is slightly cheaper for them than a DRS and in addition they have a 100% chance of getting the domain! __________________ Dublin Hotels

28-02-2006, 11:24:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,624 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	Just checked the domains (very unimpressive) stats and the amount offered is about 20 years revenue so I think I will take the offer anyway Would still appreciate peoples opinions on this situation though in case it crops up again - I assume that as the company name is actually the correct spelling of the term (including the .co.uk extension) it puts them in a strong position?? Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

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28-02-2006, 11:35:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
rob Founding Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,976 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 37)	It would be interesting to know why they setup a company with genericterm.co.uk before owning the domain... for future hijacking purposes?!

28-02-2006, 11:57:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
lesurf Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 253 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	If you see �700 as a good return and can't be arsed with the hassle of a DRS - take the money.

28-02-2006, 02:21:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
rob Founding Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,976 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 37)	Ah , need to read properly. If its a typo then cant see a leg to stand on... cash in and move on IMHO

28-02-2006, 02:32:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
aqls Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,056 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 18)	Same as any "generic" trademark - virgin, egg etc If it's recognised and registered as a brand then you're not going to be able to make anything worthwhile out of e.g. flights/money etc but could do dating/cooking (or as per news this morning surgically revirginalising!) So, if you can make ppc revenue out of the generic keywords then that's your call. As an opinion I think that given what you've told us it's a no brainer - bye bye domain! -aqls-

28-02-2006, 02:42:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
olebean Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rarotonga Posts: 2,240 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	hmmm Rob That would depend on whether the typo is or could be construed as something else.