Name of country: who should own it?

[chumvi]

A name of an obscure African country is used by somebody. Can a citizen of that country claim it? The government? or will it be a waste of time?

 

[draqon]

it will be a waste of time. that domain is legally and rightfully owned by whoever registered or purchased it.

 

[chumvi]

Thanks dragon. Your info is really useful.

 

[MediaHound]

Mexico.com - denied
http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2004/d2004-0242.html
NewZealand.com - denied
http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2002/d2002-0754.html
PuertoRico.com - denied
http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2002/d2002-1129.html

 

[jberryhill]

A name of an obscure African country is used by somebody.

Hey... some of my best friends are named Chad.

 

[HOWARD]

what about your friends MALAWI and TOGO?

 

[jberryhill]

Togo?

They always ask me that at the fast-food counter.... "Is that for here or Togo?"

And I think, "Why would I order a milkshake in Philly to take all the way to Africa?"

<Thanks ladies & gents. Howard and I will be playing the Stardust lounge all week and twice on Saturdays.>

 

[Theo]

Togo?

They always ask me that at the fast-food counter.... "Is that for here or Togo?"

And I think, "Why would I order a milkshake in Philly to take all the way to Africa?"

<Thanks ladies & gents. Howard and I will be playing the Stardust lounge all week and twice on Saturdays.>

At least the cart boy didn't complain you parked in BFE :-D

 

[DNnic]

what about your friends MALAWI and TOGO?

Here is a good chance for anybody who names MALAWI and TOGO, as they could purchase their "Name" for US$100 each right now !

I've own MALAWI.name and TOGO.name !

 

[chumvi]

Folks,

That's enlighting!

 

[dtobias]

Hey... some of my best friends are named Chad.

Like Pregnant Chad and Hanging Chad?

 

[seeker]

I really believe that I should own all country names in all extensions. But since is not very pheasible, I should at least own all .com country names.
This will ensure a fair treatment of the domains, and this way, there will be no disputes.

 

[Dave Zan]

I really believe that I should own all country names in all extensions. But since is not very pheasible, I should at least own all .com country names.
This will ensure a fair treatment of the domains, and this way, there will be no disputes.

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[Sarcle]

Like Hanging Chad?

Yeah, I had a hanging Chad all day today until I blew my nose. And still the little bastard woundn't drop.

 

[Steen]

Barcelona, although not a country was NOT denied.

It was, however, reverse via other means.

To the best of my knowledge...