Abject Stupidity

[jberryhill]

So, some idiot paid $800 for this domain name, made a custom banner to advertise it in specific association with the movie franchise, and thinks someone is going to pay $100k for it?

If this is something that strikes you as a good idea then, please, get out of domaining immediately.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danjaq

 

[oldtimer]

It's pretty simple what the seller's intent is based upon. Is "James" middle name "007"?

Look at the ad banner:

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The ad text is "James.Bond & 007.Bond" in a leaning font which copies the presentation on movie posters, DVD sleeves, etc.. Additionally, the advertisement includes the partial image of a man wearing a formal suit, as is typical of the James Bond character.

One has to be a complete fool not to be able to determine that the sale is premised on the James Bond "007" character and rights in that character.

Don't play dumb.

Anyone can wear a formal suit, but now if he was holding a gun then that would have been a different matter

Although whoever put these domains for sale and made the banner ad for them is walking on a fine line, but they have not crossed the line yet into infringing on the TM which is basically for materials related to the big screen.

IMO

 

[Internet.Domains]

Duh.

If the registry wanted to sell them as premium names, there would be no reason to register the names and list them on Sedo.

The registry runs its own premium name program:

https://shortdot.bond/premium-domains/

So, duh, they could price these names as premiums and leave them unregistered (and thus not subject to a cybersquatting claim) if they wanted to avoid liability that comes with registering them and advertising them this way.

The registry has its own premium name pricing and sales channel. They don't register names and list them on Sedo. THEY. RUN. THE. REGISTRY.

Stop playing stupid. There are people who don't know any better, and being misled by folks like you is not helpful.

Can you ever debate without condescending and unprofessional attacks?

You continually antagonize and disrespect those that disagree with you.

I see posts in this forum removed daily for much less. Its too bad the mods let you rant instead of debate.

 

[JB Lions]

Can you ever debate without condescending and unprofessional attacks?

You continually antagonize and disrespect those that disagree with you.

I see posts in this forum removed daily for much less. Its too bad the mods let you rant instead of debate.

You don't really debate. You post truly ridiculous stuff, people point it out and you respond like what you posted isn't truly crazy. This is yet another example, clear TM issues. It's amazing to see some of the posts in this thread. You even posted a James Bond movie video clip in an earlier thread, so you know it as well.

The ad isn't James.Bond and Sarah.Bond and Richard.Bond. It's James Bond, 007 and in a suit he normally wears - https://www.google.com/search?q=jam...WLc98KHVWFDvoQ_AUoAnoECCUQBA&biw=1536&bih=694

 

[oldtimer]

This is yet another example, clear TM issues.

As such there should have already been a lawsuit started or some kind of injunction to remove the domains and stop the banner ads,

Isn't it the responsibility of every TM holder to protect their brand.

IMO

 

[Internet.Domains]

You don't really debate. You post truly ridiculous stuff, people point it out and you respond like what you posted isn't truly crazy. This is yet another example, clear TM issues. It's amazing to see some of the posts in this thread. You even posted a James Bond movie video clip in an earlier thread, so you know it as well.

Good evening JB. I have been expecting you.

 

[tonyk2000]

I am curious how could the following happen:
- Sedo accepted obvious TMs for sale
- Reputable forum accepted an ad of obvious TM domains
?
Imho, those domains may be OK only if owned by any of a few South American guys I mentioned earlier in this thread. They are real people, no doubts. Sort of Uzi Nissan case, may his soul rest in peace...

 

[NorthernDomains]

Isn't it the responsibility of every TM holder to protect their brand.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Wait for it.

 

[NorthernDomains]

I am curious how could the following happen:
- Sedo accepted obvious TMs for sale
- Reputable forum accepted an ad of obvious TM domains
?
Imho, those domains may be OK only if owned by any of a few South American guys I mentioned earlier in this thread. They are real people, no doubts. Sort of Uzi Nissan case, may his soul rest in peace...

Actually Tony, the guys you mentioned, have as their first name, James Bond. family name Couinche. Blame the parents.
"Couinche, James Bond Couinche". Ian Fleming would have never sold a copy.

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

James.Bond is a great name for only $800. By far the best in that extension, imo.

We have really lost our creativity and adventure when industry respected representatives call out domain purchases as "abject stupidity" and "idiot"....The industry reps are turning this place into a cesspool of negativity.

What about:

Bail.bond ?
insurance.bond ?
Junk.bond ?

 

[trelgor]

The ad is plain and square trademark infringement. The domains are confusingly similar to TM, there are naturally no rights in the names, and it's in obvious bad faith, so it's also cybersquatting. Way to go. No court of law or UDRP panel would buy any of the arguments laid forward. Why? Because the devil don't need to be in the details here. The whole thing is possessed.

 

[3sixty]

So, duh, they could price these names as premiums and leave them unregistered (and thus not subject to a cybersquatting claim) if they wanted to avoid liability that comes with registering them and advertising them this way.

I'm wondering. Could a premium priced domain from a registry be argued as cybersquatting?

Let's use this James.Bond domain example where you have one strong trademark holder.

If the .Bond registry decided to price this at, say, $50,000usd instead of their usual registration fee, is there any legal argument that a trademark holder could use?

I know this a tangent from the thread topic, but it is a curiosity of mine none the less.

 

[oldtimer]

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Wait for it.

It works both ways.

 

[wallet2it]

Doesn’t matter if it is TM or not....don’t like any .bond ...won’t claim it even if it is free

 

[koolishman]

I just don't get it. Who does this person think is going to pay $100k for that name?

Bigger fool?

 

[oldtimer]

@jberryhill , why did @Internet.Domains close his account, I wonder if the GoDaddy Cartel had anything to do with it.

It's bad enough that they intimidate and threaten people here on the forum, but they sent out some phony domain verification emails to a handful of people here (including me) and now they are messing with my Afternic and GoDaddy accounts.

That's what happens when some companies get too big for their own good, their employees start abusing the influence and control that they have over their customers while the high ups and the attorneys in the company just look the other way.

Well I hope this post gets their attention because if they stay on the same course then soon they'll have to face up to the consequences of their actions (or their inactions), of course by then it might be too late once everything is brought to the open.

IMO

 

[Abdillahi Abdillahi]

Looking at the ad banner, I can say there is no doubt it is using the TM, whether the ad belongs to the registry or to registrant is another thing for discussion I think. Keeping a domain like that for 800 year fees is not also a good investment. I can use that money to renew 90+ domains every year.

 

[Nikul Sanghvi]

Slightly surprised that this banner passed the litmus test for being ad-worthy on here.

Expected better from @NamePros

 

[Mike Goodman]

He bought and sold AssHoles.com
This is how you should do it. Dicker is an expert in AssHoles

Best laugh I've had today, thanks for that.

 

[boker]

Duh.

If the registry wanted to sell them as premium names, there would be no reason to register the names and list them on Sedo.

The registry runs its own premium name program:

https://shortdot.bond/premium-domains/

So, duh, they could price these names as premiums and leave them unregistered (and thus not subject to a cybersquatting claim) if they wanted to avoid liability that comes with registering them and advertising them this way.

The registry has its own premium name pricing and sales channel. They don't register names and list them on Sedo. THEY. RUN. THE. REGISTRY.

Stop playing stupid. There are people who don't know any better, and being misled by folks like you is not helpful.

It's not about if James Bond it's a TM or not, it clearly is, but your tone is disgraceful. I've sold hundreds of domains in the last few years, but I've never heard of a single domain sold by you. So, you are here just to make yourself better known and to fish some new clients, but you can afford to attack the others who actually sell domains. This is not the first time and for sure it will nit be the last time, to bad that the mods agree with you and let you spit on others, who actually are selling domains, not just debating TM's. I wonder what @Mod Team Alfa @Mod Team Bravo @Mod Team Echo will say about this...what will happen if I will start talking to others exactly the way you talk, I can bet in the next second they will delete my posts, but you can say whatever you want.

 

[oldtimer]

I'm wondering. Could a premium priced domain from a registry be argued as cybersquatting?

Let's use this James.Bond domain example where you have one strong trademark holder.

If the .Bond registry decided to price this at, say, $50,000usd instead of their usual registration fee, is there any legal argument that a trademark holder could use?

I know this a tangent from the thread topic, but it is a curiosity of mine none the less.

Before the New gTDLs came out around 2014 or so ICANN gave first choice to TM holders through the Sunrise period to register their brands before the domains were released to the public,

Also there was the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) program that helped TM holders protect their brands,

In addition there is currently a mechanism that allows for infringing domains to be taken down quickly.

After giving all these protections to TM holders ICANN also gave some perks to the New gTLD registries to hold back up to 100 domains for their own use for the purpose of promoting their registry through third parties.

Considering all this and the fact that the TM holders haven't taken any action to take the aforementioned domains or the banner down, it's logical to assume that whoever is promoting these domains is going to continue doing so regardless of what the people on this thread might think.

Is what they are doing morally right or whether it is considered to be against the acceptable practices within the domain Industry is a different matter than whether it is illegal or not, and the fact that the banner keeps running even now is an indication that they feel safe to do so, who knows they might have made some kind of an arrangement with the TM owners that was mutually beneficial to them.

Nevertheless it's best to learn all the facts around this case before passing a judgment.

IMO