How to Sell Movie Domain (.co.uk)?

GingerApple · 08-03-2010, 03:36:42 PM

Hi,

I apologise in advance for anyone I've upset by putting this in, possibly, the wrong forum. I found this one to be most appropriate.

A few years ago I registered a few .co.uk domains for a movie that was coming out. For arguments' sake, let's call the movie "Acorn Thriller" with a working title of "Domain Lovers", so I registered AcornThriller.co.uk, AcornThrillerMovie.co.uk and DomainLovers.co.uk (of course with the words replaced with the actual film name - incidentally, all these made-up domains are currently available for you to reg!).

The film came out in America last month, and is coming out in the UK very shortly. The production company own the .com version, AcornThriller.com, and has a UK version of the site at AcornThriller.com/UK.

So, what would be the best way to sell this domain? Should I order an appraisal from Sedo and list it there; get in touch with the production company, another method?

Looking forward to hearing your suggestions.

Thanks, Will

Skinner · 08-03-2010, 03:49:42 PM

Safely ? Drop it and move on.

Playing with fire, park it and hope for the traffic surge.

Russian Roulette, put a basic site up with cinema affiliate (you may risk your affiliate account) and hope for the best.

GingerApple · 08-03-2010, 03:50:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skinner

Safely ? Drop it and move on.

Playing with fire, park it and hope for the traffic surge.

Russian Roulette, put a basic site up with cinema affiliate (you may risk your affiliate account) and hope for the best.

No sale value?

willbon · 08-03-2010, 06:40:33 PM

I heard a good reply on here before... can't find it.. so it went something like....
Best thing is to let the company know you have the domain and you are happy to let it go to them.... after they've paid some fees for your administration and time!...
If there's TM issues it seems the best course of action is to be upfront, but also consider that by them paying a small(ish) sum they will avoid the need for lawyers at a greater cost...
In the end it's a business decision.

Good luck

GingerApple · 08-03-2010, 06:42:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willbon

I heard a good reply on here before... can't find it.. so it went something like....
Best thing is to let the company know you have the domain and you are happy to let it go to them.... after they've paid some fees for your administration and time!...
If there's TM issues it seems the best course of action is to be upfront, but also consider that by them paying a small(ish) sum they will avoid the need for lawyers at a greater cost...
In the end it's a business decision.

Good luck

Fair point. I know there isn't a TM issue as I've searched for the TM on both UK and US intellectual property websites and got no results.

Are you consquently suggesting that I should contact the production company and offer it to them for a small fee? But then, what becomes a small fee? Do I order an appraisal to back me up?

Skinner · 08-03-2010, 07:14:39 PM

I can tell you Warner and Disney would rather dry rape your arse than give you reg fee.

wb · 08-03-2010, 09:17:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingerApple

I know there isn't a TM issue as I've searched for the TM on both UK and US intellectual property websites and got no results.

A trademark doesn't have to be registered to be classed as 'passing off'. How generic is this domain; is it something that could have been registered for a different purpose had this movie not come out?

GingerApple · 08-03-2010, 09:20:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wb

A trademark doesn't have to be registered to be classed as 'passing off'. How generic is this domain; is it something that could have been registered for a different purpose had this movie not come out?

It's specific. The film is adapted from a book which was published in 2003.

wb · 08-03-2010, 09:59:50 PM

In that case, I would definitly drop it while you can and avoid any risk.

Lucky Luke · 08-03-2010, 10:09:44 PM

There is a way to cancel a domain rather than waiting for it to drop. Look through the Nominet stuff. By doing this, you show that you are aware of the potential infringement and have taken positive steps to stop any such infringement.

This potential copyright infringement is simply not worth the risk. Cancel the domain as soon as possible, imho.

08-03-2010, 03:36:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
GingerApple Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 59 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	How to Sell Movie Domain (.co.uk)? Hi, I apologise in advance for anyone I've upset by putting this in, possibly, the wrong forum. I found this one to be most appropriate. A few years ago I registered a few .co.uk domains for a movie that was coming out. For arguments' sake, let's call the movie "Acorn Thriller" with a working title of "Domain Lovers", so I registered AcornThriller.co.uk, AcornThrillerMovie.co.uk and DomainLovers.co.uk (of course with the words replaced with the actual film name - incidentally, all these made-up domains are currently available for you to reg!). The film came out in America last month, and is coming out in the UK very shortly. The production company own the .com version, AcornThriller.com, and has a UK version of the site at AcornThriller.com/UK. So, what would be the best way to sell this domain? Should I order an appraisal from Sedo and list it there; get in touch with the production company, another method? Looking forward to hearing your suggestions. Thanks, Will

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Skinner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,501 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 13)	Safely ? Drop it and move on. Playing with fire, park it and hope for the traffic surge. Russian Roulette, put a basic site up with cinema affiliate (you may risk your affiliate account) and hope for the best. __________________ Browse:

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willbon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 257 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 18)	I heard a good reply on here before... can't find it.. so it went something like.... Best thing is to let the company know you have the domain and you are happy to let it go to them.... after they've paid some fees for your administration and time!... If there's TM issues it seems the best course of action is to be upfront, but also consider that by them paying a small(ish) sum they will avoid the need for lawyers at a greater cost... In the end it's a business decision. Good luck

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wb Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,825 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 26)	In that case, I would definitly drop it while you can and avoid any risk.

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Lucky Luke Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	There is a way to cancel a domain rather than waiting for it to drop. Look through the Nominet stuff. By doing this, you show that you are aware of the potential infringement and have taken positive steps to stop any such infringement. This potential copyright infringement is simply not worth the risk. Cancel the domain as soon as possible, imho.