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Old 05-08-2006, 02:50 PM   #1
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Are typos domains against ICANN rules?

Are typo domains against any ICANN rules or country laws?
It seems like quite a nefarious business practice even if it isnt.
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:26 PM   #3
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its a complex situation but there arent really any ICANN laws regarding this

however, if you own typos of a trademark protected name, you may lose your name in WIPO
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:27 PM   #4
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its a complex situation but there arent really any ICANN laws regarding this

however, if you own typos of a trademark protected name, you may lose your name in WIPO
Yep

typoing stuff like disney and sending it to porn is also a surefire way to go jail
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:28 PM   #5
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country laws may also apply in certain cases - so if you are from the same country, the company may simply take you to court to take the typo domain away from you
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:29 PM   #6
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well registering playbyo is asking for trouble imho, but simple typos nah no worries
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:29 PM   #7
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Yep

typoing stuff like disney and sending it to porn is also a surefire way to go jail
yes theres a specific US law which forbids using deceptive domain names to send children to porn

my old idol - Mr John Zuccarinni went to jail for 2 or 3 years for doing it
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:30 PM   #8
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well registering playbyo is asking for trouble imho, but simple typos nah no worries
famous english cybersquatter owns pleyboy.com and noone took it from him

sometimes some companies dont care or dont think its worth their effort
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:31 PM   #9
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shit, KRL posts less now, so I am the ultimate GFY domain name expert
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Old 05-08-2006, 03:39 PM   #10
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if you had playbyo.com i would trademark it if it was high in traffic. then what?
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Old 05-08-2006, 04:40 PM   #11
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Someone here that works for a reputable sponsor has bought typos of my domain. Thats why I ask.
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