domain Some cctlds - country domains - shoponline.jp

[dilshan1989]

I own the following cctlds,Japan and Qatar domain names

shoponline.jp
shoponline.qa

sekkusu.jp (sekkusu = sex or intercourse in Japanese)

bitcoincash.qa (4th market share crypto)
ripple.qa (3rd market share crypto)
bitcoincash.com.se (Swedish domain)

Could you please give me an appraisal? Many thanks

 

[Steven Dall]

* Qatar Domains (.QA)

Snippet from .QA domain registration laws:
"13.1. The Qatar Domains Registry reserves the right to reject or refuse any Application for a Domain Name, or cancel or suspend any Domain Name which has been Registered that in the Qatar Domains Registry’s opinion intentionally or unintentionally, is, or may be considered to:
13.1.1. violate public morality or is contrary to public order or is against a religion or a religious character;
13.1.2. deceive the public;
13.1.3. be involved with illegal or fraudulent activities;
13.1.4. be prejudicial to the interest or security of the State of Qatar;
13.1.5. be names of governmental organisations;
13.1.6. be names of well-known persons (unless permission has been obtained in advance from the well known person concerned);
13.1.7. correspond to trademarks or service marks of a third party (unless permission has been obtained in advance from the third party);
13.1.8. correspond to any other word or name that the Qatar Domains Registry adds or is directed to add to the list of reserved words from time to time."

Snippet from Qatar news:
"Qatar’s central bank has warned financial institutions in the country not to trade in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, according to financial sources and a circular seen by Reuters."

Special note regarding Ripple: Ripple is a trademark. I counted 8 international trademark registrations.

Summary:
I think your .QA domains are in risk to be suspended. When? I dont know. It is up to Qatar and their authorities. Value? In my view this is more of a liability not an asset. I wouldnt touch such domains and better drop them.

 

[dilshan1989]

Ripple is a trademark, but trademarks are applied for one industry only... You can have a clothing brand named ripple. Ex co dot uk domain name ripple

And Qatar only warned financial institutions.

They can not suspend my domain on trademark claims.

Thank you.

 

[Kate]

.com.se is not a real extension, it's another private subdomain from Centralnic.
.jp is expensive

I think you need to do more research.

If you are going to invest in ccTLDs, get acquainted with the rules, some are pretty strict, TM infringements, adult names are frowned upon. A good understanding of the local market is desirable. Japan is a peculiar market too. What makes you think there is demand for names like yours ? Have you studied Japanese aftermarket sales ?
If you're buying names without doing research it's wishful thinking.

 

[dilshan1989]

Yea thanks. I lost it with .com.se
But I think the others are valuable.

shoponline.jp and .qa are good aren't they?

 

[dilshan1989]

What makes you think there is demand for names like yours ?

Well, shoponline cctlds... I thought someone can start an online shop and market it. All other cctlds are registered too. Easy to remember for an online shop.

That adult name in Japanese is not an issue. They allow adult names. I saw many of them.

Thank you for your input. I spent half of my last month salary on this :D