Passive use.

Creature · 07-10-2006, 06:51:50 PM

Is there any risk in owning a .co.uk domain name since 1998 and never using it and refusing to sell it or even state a price when asked ? Is that within the Nominet rules ?

admin · 07-10-2006, 07:01:09 PM

Nominet don't dictate what you do with a domain, and it's certainly your choice whether it is for sale or not. Your only risk is a DRS being brought against you if someone feels they have a claim to it (trademark etc)

Creature · 07-10-2006, 07:02:54 PM

What if the TM was registered after the domain was bought ? Do you still risk a DRS ?

admin · 07-10-2006, 07:04:20 PM

Yes, a DRS can be made at any time.

disruptive · 08-10-2006, 02:01:17 PM

I got a sol letter even though I had the name before their trademark. I told them where to go though, whether they will ever chase me again is another matter!

07-10-2006, 06:51:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Creature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 200 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 2)	Passive use. Is there any risk in owning a .co.uk domain name since 1998 and never using it and refusing to sell it or even state a price when asked ? Is that within the Nominet rules ?

07-10-2006, 07:01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,515 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Nominet don't dictate what you do with a domain, and it's certainly your choice whether it is for sale or not. Your only risk is a DRS being brought against you if someone feels they have a claim to it (trademark etc) __________________ Domain Appraisal \| Domain Escrow Service \| UK Appliances \| Surrey Deals \| Domain Auctions from Acorn Domains Subscribe to our Domains For Sale newsletter :: Submit a Domain For Sale to our newsletter :: Domains For Sale Last edited by admin; 07-10-2006 at 07:03:48 PM.

07-10-2006, 07:02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Creature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 200 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 2)	drs What if the TM was registered after the domain was bought ? Do you still risk a DRS ?

07-10-2006, 07:04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,515 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Yes, a DRS can be made at any time. __________________ Domain Appraisal \| Domain Escrow Service \| UK Appliances \| Surrey Deals \| Domain Auctions from Acorn Domains Subscribe to our Domains For Sale newsletter :: Submit a Domain For Sale to our newsletter :: Domains For Sale

08-10-2006, 02:01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
disruptive Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,374 Classified Rating: 0% (-1) Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	I got a sol letter even though I had the name before their trademark. I told them where to go though, whether they will ever chase me again is another matter! __________________ SOCIALNETWORK.CO.UK\|QuoteSmart.CO.UK\|Photovoltaics.CO.UK\|APPROVAL.CO.UK\|Genetic Testing for Health - Xmas Special

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