closed NAACP.info

[gph]

Hey ya'll,

Wondered what your thoughts were on the value of the above domain.

Thanks

gph

 

[GT Web]

what do the letters stand for?

 

[Nameable]

Stands for "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" -- it's a US-based organization -- see naacp.org

Depending on your politics, it may be worth something as a donation to that association. Otherwise, I'd say look out, they have a lot of resources and very smart people and lawyers on their side... you won't be holding that domain for long.

 

[hhunterjr]

Trademark problem.

Typed Drawing
Word Mark NAACP
Goods and Services IC 042. US 100. G & S: Association Services-Namely, Providing Legal Assistance, Technical Assistance and Other Resources to Achieve Civil Rights in Education, Voting, Housing, Employment and Economic Opportunity. FIRST USE: 19100500. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19100500
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 73213726
Filing Date April 30, 1979
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition November 3, 1981
Registration Number 1188182
Registration Date January 26, 1982
Owner (REGISTRANT) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People CORPORATION NEW YORK 4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore MARYLAND 21215
Attorney of Record NED T. HIMMELRICH
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20020223.
Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20020223
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

 

[Joe]

Major trademark problems with this domain. I not only agree with attorney Harold Hunter, but I would add that I am surprised that the naacp has not contacted you yet. I know the naacp to be very active enforcers of their rights. It's not just a coincidence that the naacp owns the registration to derogatory terms such as "n*gger.com" and others. :-O

$0 appraisal IMO.

Regards,

Joe

 

[gph]

Actually, I've had this domain for some time. Since the domain is not active, there are no "rights" to enforce, since no infringement of their trademark has occurred.

Thanks for the input.

gph

 

[Joe]

Actually, I've had this domain for some time. Since the domain is not active, there are no "rights" to enforce, since no infringement of their trademark has occurred.

Thanks for the input.

gph

Yes, but unfortunately, their rights have an effect on yours, and that's why my appraisal for your domain is $0. You're welcome for the comments gph, and best of luck to you on all your domain registrations.

-Joe

 

[sasquatch]

It's not just a coincidence that the naacp owns the registration to derogatory terms such as the "n word.com" and others. :-O

[/QUOTE]


Whaaat? They own a trademark on that word too??

Mod Edit: Please refrain from the use and spelling of derogatory terms!

 

[Joe]

I never said nor meant to imply that the naacp owns a trademark to the term "n*gger.com". I don't know what trademarks they own. My point is that the naacp is an active enforcer of their rights, as they understand them. :wink:

-Joe

 

[sasquatch]

I know what you were trying to imply, I was just joking.

As in, "I myself then better get a rights for BigNose.com too."

Only in America

 

[BiggieBiggie is verified member.]

I know what you were trying to imply, I was just joking.

As in, "I myself then better get a rights for BigNose.com too."

Only in America

Hi

Welcome to both "Joe" and "elusive_kudo" to DN Forum!

Please refrain the use and spelling of derogatory terms!

This is not a "joking" matter!

Thanks

 

[sasquatch]

Hi

Welcome to both "Joe" and "elusive_kudo" to DN Forum!

Please refrain the use and spelling of derogatory terms!

This is not a "joking" matter!

Thanks

I personally never used or spelled and derogatory term here.

 

[E=MC2]

gph, does the name get any traffic?

 

[gph]

Hi Traffik,

Sorry - I don't know if it gets any traffic.

gph

 

[rjerina]

Yes, but unfortunately, their rights have an effect on yours, and that's why my appraisal for your domain is $0. You're welcome for the comments gph, and best of luck to you on all your domain registrations.

-Joe

and that is why this is appraised at $0. no one would want it just to have. people usually buy domains to either make a profit or to develop on them.

 

[gph]

rjerina,

thanks for the "yeah, what he said!" post :wink:

There are numerous reasons why people buy domains; you mentioned two of them, but there are others.

gph

 

[rjerina]

rjerina,

thanks for the "yeah, what he said!" post :wink:

There are numerous reasons why people buy domains; you mentioned two of them, but there are others.

gph

mind listing them? so i can be fully edumacated?

 

[gph]

Come now, I think you know what I'm talking about. Just one of the other reasons to register a domain has already been cited above, namely, to keep it off the market - either to avoid its being "abused" [however one defines that] or to prevent a competitor from using it. I'll let you figure out the others.

This discussion is, however, getting off track. The domain has been appriased at $0, so I think we can all move on, eh? :approve:

gph

 

[rjerina]

Come now, I think you know what I'm talking about. Just one of the other reasons to register a domain has already been cited above, namely, to keep it off the market - either to avoid its being "abused" [however one defines that] or to prevent a competitor from using it. I'll let you figure out the others.

This discussion is, however, getting off track. The domain has been appriased at $0, so I think we can all move on, eh? :approve:

gph

then why are you asking how much it is worth?

 

[gph]

Don't be so obtuse, rjerina. You know as well as I do that the evaluation of $0 was given AFTER my initial request for appraisal, not before.

Moderators - can you please do us all a favor and close this thread?

Thanks

gph