[Hidden-tech] Buying URL from cybersquatter

[Town Websites]

I haven't had to do this, but my guess is approaching the squatter, or
having a broker do so, up front to see if they are willing to sell may be
cheaper than following the UDRP protocol.  Many squatters will be glad to
sell unless they, too, are planning to use this new trade name, and they
could push for a larger negotiated fee if they know you have the resources
to follow the protocol.  If you don't already have the trademark and brand
in use, and you suspect the owner of the domain may actually be starting a
business using the name, you should be careful to get your legal ducks in
order before you approach them even through an anonymous broker, or it may
be you that is prevented from using the name!

As well, simply using something like GoDaddy's domain backordering service
can get you a domain you want that is about to expire.  I got
townwebsites.com and townwebsites.net using that service after I'd started
out with townwebsites.us.  At the time I wouldn't have been willing to put
up funds for a premium name purchase, but the squatters on those names
seemed not willing to pay another year's fee to see if they could get a
higher bid.

Maybe there is an expert on here who knows how best to approach this, if
not, a search on domain name broker shows a number of businesses you can
review to get an idea of the terrain.

Charlie Heath
Town Websites



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Do any of you have tips on buying a .com URL from a cybersquatter?
Specifically, we are considering using ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name
Dispute Resolution Policy to have the URL turned over once we use the
brand in commerce and have filed trademark application (very soon). Do
any of you have experience with that process?

With thankful regards,

Christian
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