Welcome to this week's Top Topics review at NamePros! 
Value of an "emoticon" domain; Afternic Checkout: Frustrating experience; Is this domain transferable? Marks, USPTO, and infringement; Nobody buys domains on Epik anymore.
What should the value of an emoticon as a .com be?
Emoticons can be formed from different characters. To form one that can be typed in as a domain, however, one is restricted to letters, numbers, and the dash. One such 3-character .com domain has been registered since 1998. Its registrant would like to know if his "emoticon" domain has a special value.
Topic by @SteeVan
My frustrating first experience with Afternic Custom Checkout Link
Afternic offers the option to create a custom checkout link that is sent to the buyer, initiating a transaction that is handled under specific terms and fees. An expert domain investor shares their first such sale and their experience was not that great. Find out the important details that might point you in that direction.
Topic by @bmugford
Is this domain name transferable?
An investor using Porkbun as their domain registrar is curious whether the 60 day non-transfer lock applies to selling domains on that marketplace. Set by ICANN to prevent registrar-jumping in cases of a UDRP, the 60 day non-transfer lock has some interesting details.
Topic by @Inframan
Infringement: Giving Consideration for USPTO Class Leeway?
Domains in the aftermarket are often listed for sale despite obvious infringing elements. Before registering a domain, one should research potential violations. Do sellers have an obligation to disclose existing marks that the for-sale domains might be infringing on? An interesting discussion that includes attorney John Berryhill.
Topic by @Charac
Nobody buys domains on Epik anymore.
Epik changed ownership a few months ago and launched an ongoing campaign to clean up the brand's stained past and gain a fresh start. How well is this working, is another story; a domain investor is noting the lack of activity at the Epik auctions. Discuss (the obvious) and share your own experience and opinion about the Epik brand.
Topic by @BYYP
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what's trending.
Value of an "emoticon" domain; Afternic Checkout: Frustrating experience; Is this domain transferable? Marks, USPTO, and infringement; Nobody buys domains on Epik anymore.
What should the value of an emoticon as a .com be?
Emoticons can be formed from different characters. To form one that can be typed in as a domain, however, one is restricted to letters, numbers, and the dash. One such 3-character .com domain has been registered since 1998. Its registrant would like to know if his "emoticon" domain has a special value.
Topic by @SteeVan
My frustrating first experience with Afternic Custom Checkout Link
Afternic offers the option to create a custom checkout link that is sent to the buyer, initiating a transaction that is handled under specific terms and fees. An expert domain investor shares their first such sale and their experience was not that great. Find out the important details that might point you in that direction.
Topic by @bmugford
Is this domain name transferable?
An investor using Porkbun as their domain registrar is curious whether the 60 day non-transfer lock applies to selling domains on that marketplace. Set by ICANN to prevent registrar-jumping in cases of a UDRP, the 60 day non-transfer lock has some interesting details.
Topic by @Inframan
Infringement: Giving Consideration for USPTO Class Leeway?
Domains in the aftermarket are often listed for sale despite obvious infringing elements. Before registering a domain, one should research potential violations. Do sellers have an obligation to disclose existing marks that the for-sale domains might be infringing on? An interesting discussion that includes attorney John Berryhill.
Topic by @Charac
Nobody buys domains on Epik anymore.
Epik changed ownership a few months ago and launched an ongoing campaign to clean up the brand's stained past and gain a fresh start. How well is this working, is another story; a domain investor is noting the lack of activity at the Epik auctions. Discuss (the obvious) and share your own experience and opinion about the Epik brand.
Topic by @BYYP
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what's trending.
