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Hi,
will I get into trouble if I register a domain such as ‘ebet.org.uk’ if other ‘bet’ and ‘ebet’ .com, .net .co.uk are already in used and are offering betting services as well? Many thanks.Not really – you may recieve a cease and desist order, and if their really serious than it will be taken to the WIPO for arbitration. NOTE: the complainant is required to pay all fees to the panel unless the respondent(you) requests a three person panel.
The factors that the WIPO panel uses:
i) whether the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the complainant has rights;
ii) whether the respondent has any rights or legitimate interests in the domain name (for example, the legitimate offering of goods and services under the same name);
iii) whether the domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.If you ever respond to a WIPO panel, keep your response civil and professional. If you are arrogant and cocky, YOU WILL LOSE.
http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/center/faq/domains.html#20
http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp-policy-24oct99.htmAlso checkout
http://www.chillingeffects.org
as always, just my two cents
Hi, thanks for the links.
Does it means that if things were to go to WIPO, in a worst case scenario I’ll be made to give up the domain name? I sure hope I won’t be taken to the cleaners if they claim lost suffered by their business, those guys mega rich and I’m ultra poor. I have no chance if they decide to file charges.
Sounds like I should go ahead and hope for the best. No? Thanks again.
