closed Listserv.info........Too Generic?

[DryHeat]

Shuffling thru & categorizing my domains (currently with almost 20 registrars all over the globe) for consolidation I discovered this. Not sure of its potential utility/valuation. Any ideas?

P.S. Also have plural, listservs.info

 

[adoptabledomains]

I don't think I'd put too much money or effort in developing it. See here:

http://tess.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=doc&state=15hof4.2.4

 

[GiantDomains]

Originally posted by DryHeat
Re: Listserv.info........Too Generic?

On the contrary...not generic enough.

serv is a vanity word.

 

[CoolHost.com]

Good TM link, adoptable! I agree. Plus, as a .INFO ... AT THIS TIME ... who, really, would be interested? On the bright side, though, allowing it to simply drop would ease your consolidation efforts! Good Luck.

 

[DryHeat]

Originally posted by adoptabledomains
I don't think I'd put too much money or effort in developing it. See here:

http://tess.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=doc&state=15hof4.2.4

Oops....Didn't even think of this! Thanks for pointing this out. I guess the question now would be whether to renew it when time comes?

 

[domainAddict]

well, problem with .infos is that they are minimum 2 years So if you find it being a dud, you`r screwed for a 2 year reg fee..

 

[CoolHost.com]

"well, problem with .infos is that they are minimum 2 years So if you find it being a dud, you`r screwed for a 2 year reg fee.."

"I guess the question now would be whether to renew it when time comes?"

Logic would say to NOT renew it, based on what I've read. Good Luck.

 

[domainAddict]

CoolHost: Only the initial registration has 2 year minimum i believe. After that, I think you can renew for 1 year if you want. Not sure though..

 

[CoolHost.com]

"CoolHost: Only the initial registration has 2 year minimum i believe. After that, I think you can renew for 1 year if you want. Not sure though.."

I'm not sure either, but to be honest ... and considering the TM issue ... it feels like a non-renewal regardless of registration duration, in my opinion! Good Luck.

 

[adoptabledomains]

Originally posted by domainAddict
CoolHost: Only the initial registration has 2 year minimum i believe. After that, I think you can renew for 1 year if you want. Not sure though..

I believe .info starts allowing 1 year registrations the second week of January. That doesn't necessarily mean the registrars all will, but they can. I'd still consider whether this domain is worth even a year though.

You could take the high road here and contact the trademark owner. Tell them you thought the domain was a generic term when you registered it, but have since found out it's not. Ask for permission to use it for a directory of listserv sites or some other useful reason that could also benefit them selling their software. To buy it, they would probably have to believe you are not going to use it to compete or give them a bad name. They may just give you the okay to develop it. They likely won't give you the okay to sell it though. Worst case, they ask you to hand it over and you kindly ask for reimbursement of your reg fees. Ask for more and they may wish to make an example of you. Worst case you lose the name, but get your fees reimbursed.

 

[DryHeat]

Thanks Mark for some very good pointers. I've just done some checking in other major tlds and it'd seem that the ListServ. Corp. has the name registered only in .com & .net versions with website only in the latter. The name is regged by un-related entities in .ORG, .BIZ and .US. So, I think contacting them in a tactful manner as you suggested can't do much harm and may actually prove beneficial..Thanks again.

 

[CoolHost.com]

"So, I think contacting them in a tactful manner as you suggested can't do much harm and may actually prove beneficial..Thanks again."

Potential "OUCH". I would strongly advise that you seek an opinion here in the "Legal issue" section before actively contacting a TM holder with regard to your ownership of their TM'd property ... and under the assumption that this contact "may actually prove beneficial". Please keep us posted. Good Luck.

 

[DryHeat]

Originally posted by CoolHost
"So, I think contacting them in a tactful manner as you suggested can't do much harm and may actually prove beneficial..Thanks again."

Potential "OUCH". I would strongly advise that you seek an opinion here in the "Legal issue" section before actively contacting a TM holder with regard to your ownership of their TM'd property ... and under the assumption that this contact "may actually prove beneficial". Please keep us posted. Good Luck.

I appreciate your words of caution Cool H and your good meaning advice. However, not just in this situation but in general I find you to be quite conservative and cautious in your outlook about matters such as future prospects of new tlds, valuation of names in not just new but also established tlds, etc....and believe me, I don't see anything wrong with this approach per se (at times I wish I myself had a bit more touch of constraint in my ventures) but I do wonder though if its a bit like preaching to the wrong crowd....I mean most of folks here are not just speculators but domain-speculators...probably a creed that comes pretty close to gamblers, imo. Just some candid thoughts, no criticism or punn intended....Happy Holidays..

 

[CoolHost.com]

"I appreciate your words of caution Cool H and your good meaning advice. However, not just in this situation but in general I find you to be quite conservative and cautious in your outlook about matters such as future prospects of new tlds, valuation of names in not just new but also established tlds, etc....and believe me, I don't see anything wrong with this approach per se (at times I wish I myself had a bit more touch of constraint in my ventures) but I do wonder though if its a bit like preaching to the wrong crowd....I mean most of folks here are not just speculators but domain-speculators...probably a creed that comes pretty close to gamblers, imo. Just some candid thoughts, no criticism or punn intended....Happy Holidays.."

Understood! Well said. Varying opinions cannot hurt ... especially with regard to "speculation". Perhaps rather than gamblers, we are strategic risk-takers? Dunno. But it's a hell of a lot of fun, ain't it? No criticism taken ... Have a merry And, of course, Good Luck.