Use of websites - Laws

huahindolly

JW,

That's an interesting situation. I suggest you look at this website that describes the ICANN doman name dispute resolution policy as ICANN is the organization that manages the Internet domain name system:

http://www.keytlaw.com/urls/udrp.htm#What%20is%20ICANN

I'm surprised Diageo gave you a heads up, since johnniewalkers.com expires in six months (courtesy of whois). Good luck, and keep us posted on the outcome!

HHD

JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1456 Location: hua hin

Thanks for that HHD, will take a look. I renew the site every October.

migrant · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject:

Here in the states, about once every few months, I read about a big, multinational company suing a small, 'mom and pop' shop over some type of name, or product name, infringement.

Right, or wrong, the big guy usually wears down the little guy. Big guy has more money, resources, staff, etc.

niggle · Professional Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 441

I think I would offer to sell them the domain name - say 100,000 GBP
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