.co domain names

sdsinc · 08-03-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by saucey

I read somewhere else in this forum that people felt GEO's in this extension would be valuable, which is why I chose this name as my first .co reg.

Slightly offtopic maybe, but I wouldn't base my purchases on hearsay or what other domainers think, don't assume they all know more than you do

tiagoroldao · 08-03-2010, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by tiagoroldao

zayo.co
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/cctld-discussion/573976-co-official-discussion-showcase-sales-report.html
netprint.co

Hey guys

What do you think of thoose names?

Abdel · 08-03-2010, 02:21 PM

EveryBody

These my new .co domains

Abn.co
Bcd.co
Fines.co
AdSite.co
AffiliatesProgram.co

Did I made a good or bad choice?

Thank you all

Youyou1979 · 08-03-2010, 02:21 PM

Thank you all for your comments and advice.

So a few questions.
What exactly are grace deletes?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976
Many of you have mentioned some of my domains that have trademarked names and that they might be a nightmare down the road.
So please correct me if i'm wrong but i initially read that most trademarked companies would rather just buy them off the individual then actually going through the process of suing.
Is this not true? Can they just take it away from me or do they have to go through a process of sending me a lawyer's letter?
Secondly didn't they have the opportunity to buy them before they were available to the general public?
Should i contact a few of these companies and tell them i own the domains and that i would gladly sell it to them?

Again thank you all for your help and as someone said i'm so new to this that i make mistakes and like anything else you learn from them...

NLP · 08-03-2010, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Youyou1979

Thank you all for your comments and advice.

So a few questions.
What exactly are grace deletes?
Many of you have mentioned some of my domains that have trademarked names and that they might be a nightmare down the road.
So please correct me if i'm wrong but i initially read that most trademarked companies would rather just buy them off the individual then actually going through the process of suing.
Is this not true? Can they just take it away from me or do they have to go through a process of sending me a lawyer's letter?
Secondly didn't they have the opportunity to buy them before they were available to the general public?
Should i contact a few of these companies and tell them i own the domains and that i would gladly sell it to them?

Again thank you all for your help and as someone said i'm so new to this that i make mistakes and like anything else you learn from them...

Hi, 'grace deletes' are basically domains that you're giving back to the company you registered them with, and requesting a refund for. Each registrar might have different rules, but for the most part, there is a period of about 5 days (after registering) when this is possible. If you registered these in error, or without knowing that there was an issue (such as a TM), you can try to request a refund, so you're not stuck paying for these domains for an entire year, and possibly risking having legal action brought against you.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

I'll let the others chime in on the other stuff as I'm afraid to go too far off-topic, but it's not the best idea to approach any of these companies with your names. That's the quickest way to draw attention to the issue. Hope this helps.

Abdel · 08-03-2010, 02:55 PM

How I can check if the domain I picked have trademarked name or not?

lexisdomains · 08-03-2010, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Abdel

How I can check if the domain I picked have trademarked name or not?

You need to search USPTO.gov / under Trademarks (column) bullet point No.2 Search Marks
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

Afterwards, you will need to click "New User Form" and then enter your domain name or keyword and it will return results as to whether this term is Trademarked or not.

logico · 08-03-2010, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by lexisdomains

You need to search USPTO.gov / under Trademarks (column) bullet point No.2 Search Marks

Afterwards, you will need to click "New User Form" and then enter your domain name or keyword and it will return results as to whether this term is Trademarked or not.

But does this work for international trademarks? and colombian trademarks?

Abdel · 08-03-2010, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by lexisdomains

You need to search USPTO.gov / under Trademarks (column) bullet point No.2 Search Marks
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

Afterwards, you will need to click "New User Form" and then enter your domain name or keyword and it will return results as to whether this term is Trademarked or not.

Thank you lexisdomains for your help

lexisdomains · 08-03-2010, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by logico

But does this work for international trademarks? and colombian trademarks?

Here's the site for Columbia TradeMarks: Co TradeMark Database
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

It appears to be down though!

Also Full List of Internatial TradeMark Databases

IMHO, all you really need to do is search Google.com.co to see if any company is branding under that particular term (good or service).

Usually, international TradeMarks have no real bearing if not filed here in the United States; Normally,only fortune 100-500 companies typically file for International Marks.

***infosec3*** · 08-03-2010, 04:36 PM

Imagine that you turn on you TV and see commercial with the following message:

(Totally dark screen. Deep voice off. Letters appear slowly)
You are used to the .COM

Google.com, Aol.com, Yahoo.com

Now there is something magic about Internet addresses...

Drop the M. Type only .CO instead of .COM
and enter the other dimension of the Internet.

KevDomains · 08-03-2010, 05:31 PM

I found out that I have to head back to Colombia in 2 weeks for the 3rd time this year. On my free time, I will try to check out if any ads, tv spots or anything is using a .co domain name. I will also try to see how often I see .com.co in comparison to .com, and also maybe find new ideas for domain names.

Animator · 08-03-2010, 06:00 PM

.CO is for web 3.0

logico · 08-03-2010, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by lexisdomains

Here's the site for Columbia TradeMarks: Co TradeMark Database

thank you lexisdomains

Originally Posted by KevDomains

I found out that I have to head back to Colombia in 2 weeks for the 3rd time this year. On my free time, I will try to check out if any ads, tv spots or anything is using a .co domain name. I will also try to see how often I see .com.co in comparison to .com, and also maybe find new ideas for domain names.

I think is waaaay early to see this, the dust has not even settled, and there has been very little time to develop the new web sites, let alone create a marketing campaign for them. In mexico it is only now after almost one year that the big brands have started to advertise their .mx domains.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

never the less keep your eyes open, and bring us any news. Good luck

Bluefire1 · 08-03-2010, 08:24 PM

Now, they only need the millions to put together a television campaign.

Animator · 08-03-2010, 08:24 PM

In mexico... they use .com.mx all the time.

defaultuser · 08-03-2010, 08:37 PM

...

emjohn · 08-03-2010, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Youyou1979

Thank you all for your comments and advice.

So a few questions.
What exactly are grace deletes?
Many of you have mentioned some of my domains that have trademarked names and that they might be a nightmare down the road.
So please correct me if i'm wrong but i initially read that most trademarked companies would rather just buy them off the individual then actually going through the process of suing.
Is this not true? Can they just take it away from me or do they have to go through a process of sending me a lawyer's letter?
Secondly didn't they have the opportunity to buy them before they were available to the general public?
Should i contact a few of these companies and tell them i own the domains and that i would gladly sell it to them?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

Again thank you all for your help and as someone said i'm so new to this that i make mistakes and like anything else you learn from them...

Hi,

It's not really about suing, per se. There are governing bodies that have rule over these things. All a company has to do is file a complaint with say WIPO and you can easily have your name just "taken away for you". It won't even get as far as "suing", in most cases.

There is what is called a "bad faith" regulation where basically you can have your domain taken away because you registered it in bad faith ie you had the intention of using someone else's brand name to make money off it.

In essence, when you register, it would be a good idea to be clear about what you are going to do with the domain. Avoid the nightmares!

NLP · 08-04-2010, 10:35 PM

Just an update: supposedly G enabled geo-targeting of .COs yesterday. You should be able to configure it in your account (there are a few videos floating around online that show how to do this, but I'm not posting links because they always seem to get deleted).

Also, the $150 fee that Sedo was tacking onto .CO offers has been fixed, or at least it's been updated in my account. They explained earlier this week that they were in the midst of reclassifying .CO, and it appears to have been done. I ended up declining the offer that came in, although I was happy to see the fees go back to $50.

Kirkland · 08-05-2010, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by NLP

Just an update: supposedly G enabled geo-targeting of .COs yesterday. You should be able to configure it in your account (there are a few videos floating around online that show how to do this, but I'm not posting links because they always seem to get deleted).
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

Also, the $150 fee that Sedo was tacking onto .CO offers has been fixed, or at least it's been updated in my account. They explained earlier this week that they were in the midst of reclassifying .CO, and it appears to have been done. I ended up declining the offer that came in, although I was happy to see the fees go back to $50.

I've just checked Google Webmaster Tools, you can now indeed geo-target .co domains now.

"If your site targets users in a particular location, you can provide us with information that will help determine how your site appears in search results, and also improve our search results for geographic queries. You can only use this feature for sites with a neutral top-level domain, such as .com or .org. Country-specific domains, such as .ie or .fr, are already associated with a country or region. If you don't want your site associated with any location, select Unlisted. "

Kvanberlo · 08-05-2010, 01:48 AM

My domains:

EMX.co
DKN.co
24poker.co

Please your opinion..

Satanclaus · 08-05-2010, 06:00 AM

I was able to set geotargeting in Google Webmasters today for my .co domains!!

Obulus · 08-05-2010, 06:05 AM

Finally a move in the right direction maybe?!

Satanclaus · 08-05-2010, 06:45 AM

John Mueller (JohnMu) on Twitter
"FYI - Google Webmaster Tools now allows geotargeting for .co domain names!"

<happy>

the_poet · 08-05-2010, 08:09 AM

Great! .CO is going to have a brilliant future.

08-03-2010, 02:21 PM	#1678 (permalink)
Abdel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL, Usa Posts: 1,539 Follow @Domains_4all	.co domain names EveryBody These my new .co domains Abn.co Bcd.co Fines.co AdSite.co AffiliatesProgram.co Did I made a good or bad choice? Thank you all

08-03-2010, 02:55 PM	#1681 (permalink)
Abdel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL, Usa Posts: 1,539 Follow @Domains_4all	Domain name How I can check if the domain I picked have trademarked name or not?

08-03-2010, 04:36 PM	#1686 (permalink)
*infosec3* Business Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 951	.CO and .COM and Dropping the M Imagine that you turn on you TV and see commercial with the following message: (Totally dark screen. Deep voice off. Letters appear slowly) You are used to the .COM Google.com, Aol.com, Yahoo.com Now there is something magic about Internet addresses... Drop the M. Type only .CO instead of .COM and enter the other dimension of the Internet.

08-03-2010, 08:37 PM	#1692 (permalink)
defaultuser Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: internet@ctivist.com Posts: 4,765	... __________________ Running a "new" Ubuntified X60 Lenovo Tablet 1400x1050 - sweet Last edited by defaultuser; 02-07-2011 at 12:19 AM.

08-04-2010, 10:35 PM	#1694 (permalink)
NLP NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 567 Follow @DomainSushi	Just an update: supposedly G enabled geo-targeting of .COs yesterday. You should be able to configure it in your account (there are a few videos floating around online that show how to do this, but I'm not posting links because they always seem to get deleted). Also, the $150 fee that Sedo was tacking onto .CO offers has been fixed, or at least it's been updated in my account. They explained earlier this week that they were in the midst of reclassifying .CO, and it appears to have been done. I ended up declining the offer that came in, although I was happy to see the fees go back to $50. Last edited by NLP; 08-04-2010 at 10:38 PM.

.co domain names

Domain name

Check USPTO.gov

Columbia TradeMark Search

.CO and .COM and Dropping the M

Google .CO geo targeting

08-03-2010, 02:21 PM	#1679 (permalink)
Youyou1979 New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6	Thank you all for your comments and advice. So a few questions. What exactly are grace deletes? ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976 Many of you have mentioned some of my domains that have trademarked names and that they might be a nightmare down the road. So please correct me if i'm wrong but i initially read that most trademarked companies would rather just buy them off the individual then actually going through the process of suing. Is this not true? Can they just take it away from me or do they have to go through a process of sending me a lawyer's letter? Secondly didn't they have the opportunity to buy them before they were available to the general public? Should i contact a few of these companies and tell them i own the domains and that i would gladly sell it to them? Again thank you all for your help and as someone said i'm so new to this that i make mistakes and like anything else you learn from them...

08-03-2010, 05:31 PM	#1687 (permalink)
KevDomains NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 82	I found out that I have to head back to Colombia in 2 weeks for the 3rd time this year. On my free time, I will try to check out if any ads, tv spots or anything is using a .co domain name. I will also try to see how often I see .com.co in comparison to .com, and also maybe find new ideas for domain names.

08-03-2010, 06:00 PM	#1688 (permalink)
Animator Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 232	.CO is for web 3.0

08-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#1690 (permalink)
Bluefire1 New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Now, they only need the millions to put together a television campaign.

08-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#1691 (permalink)
Animator Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 232	In mexico... they use .com.mx all the time.

08-05-2010, 01:48 AM	#1696 (permalink)
Kvanberlo NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 44	My domains: EMX.co DKN.co 24poker.co Please your opinion..

08-05-2010, 06:00 AM	#1697 (permalink)
Satanclaus NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 84 Follow @Satanclaus	Google .CO geo targeting I was able to set geotargeting in Google Webmasters today for my .co domains!! __________________ http://www.satanclaus.com/ - Registrar in progress >:)

08-05-2010, 06:05 AM	#1698 (permalink)
Obulus NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 313	Finally a move in the right direction maybe?! __________________ Available for hire.

08-05-2010, 06:45 AM	#1699 (permalink)
Satanclaus NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 84 Follow @Satanclaus	John Mueller (JohnMu) on Twitter "FYI - Google Webmaster Tools now allows geotargeting for .co domain names!" <happy> __________________ http://www.satanclaus.com/ - Registrar in progress >:)

08-05-2010, 08:09 AM	#1700 (permalink)
the_poet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Web Posts: 4,640 Follow @ThePoet82	Great! .CO is going to have a brilliant future. __________________ RunningShoes.in @ just $300 on Sedo auction (RunningShoes.com sold for $700,000 in 2011) Coater.com for sale - Premium industrial 1-worder.

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