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A while back I hand reg'd a domain that is a very common generic term, but is also a product name by a very large, well known company. The product is of the same catergory as the common use of the domain.
In other words, it's not like the domain is "Apple" and the produce has to do with computers. It's more like "Apple" and it's a product to help you prepare apple dishes.
The .com version of the domain is a redirect to the company's main site.
I received a C & D from the big company's legal department for the domain. It seemed more trouble than it was worth, so I ignored the C&D but let the name drop in the next cycle.
Apparently it was then picked up by a DNF member, any put on sale here, where a small bidding war ensued. I didn't notice it until I saw a thread here with several posts for it.
So... what should I have done? Kept quiet and let the winning bidder be screwed? Posted in the sale thread and screw the seller and possibly get myself banned?
In other words, it's not like the domain is "Apple" and the produce has to do with computers. It's more like "Apple" and it's a product to help you prepare apple dishes.
The .com version of the domain is a redirect to the company's main site.
I received a C & D from the big company's legal department for the domain. It seemed more trouble than it was worth, so I ignored the C&D but let the name drop in the next cycle.
Apparently it was then picked up by a DNF member, any put on sale here, where a small bidding war ensued. I didn't notice it until I saw a thread here with several posts for it.
So... what should I have done? Kept quiet and let the winning bidder be screwed? Posted in the sale thread and screw the seller and possibly get myself banned?