http://www.dnxpert.com/2008/01/18/godaddy-to-head-the-me-cctld-joint-venture/ A blog about the domain name industry Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:02:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.dnxpert.com/2008/01/18/godaddy-to-head-the-me-cctld-joint-venture/comment-page-1/#comment-3302 Enrico Schaefer Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:46:47 +0000 http://www.dnxpert.com/2008/01/18/godaddy-to-head-the-me-cctld-joint-venture/#comment-3302 The big issue that we see is whether or not trademark holders will be provided a sunrise registration. Every time a new domain extension becomes available, the opportunity exists for cybersquatters to grab domains protected by trademarks in order to divert traffic. Godaddy hasn't said whether or not it will be providing a sunrise registration period for trademark holders as has occurred when the .mobi and other extensions have become available. We think the sunrise period is important to at least give trademark holders an opportunity to protect their intellectual property. Of course, precautions have to be put in place to ensure otherwise generic domains are left available for domainers and anyone else wanting a fair shot at registration. The big issue that we see is whether or not trademark holders will be provided a sunrise registration. Every time a new domain extension becomes available, the opportunity exists for cybersquatters to grab domains protected by trademarks in order to divert traffic. Godaddy hasn’t said whether or not it will be providing a sunrise registration period for trademark holders as has occurred when the .mobi and other extensions have become available. We think the sunrise period is important to at least give trademark holders an opportunity to protect their intellectual property. Of course, precautions have to be put in place to ensure otherwise generic domains are left available for domainers and anyone else wanting a fair shot at registration.

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