What if domain name is already taken?
If your top choice domain name is already taken, you can offer to buy the website domain. If there’s contact information on the site, that’s the easiest way to reach out. If not, you can check the WHOIS registry. However, the domain owner may have privacy enabled, and you won’t find their contact information.
Can 2 companies have the same domain name?
The short answer is, “it depends.” It depends on (1) Whether the other business is in the same industry; (2) Whether the other business is in the same geographical market; (3) Who was using the mark first; and (4) Who registered the trademark first.
How do you buy a domain if its taken?
You can buy a domain that is taken by following these steps:
- Check what the domain is currently being used for. Your first step should be to visit the domain you want to buy.
- Find out who owns the domain name.
- Determine what you’re willing to pay.
- Contact the owner.
- Negotiate the purchase.
Why are so many domain names taken?
If the name you want is already taken, it means that there’s already another entity using that name. Trying for a similar domain name might create an originality issue or customer confusion, as well as potential legal issues. Do some research to find out if the name you want is already a brand name or trademark.
How do I get a domain name that is taken but not used?
Try contacting the registrant. You can find registration information at www.whois.net. Find out if there is a reasonable explanation for the use of the name and if the registrant would be willing to sell it to you.
Can I register a name for a company that already exists in another country?
Trademarked names are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and are protected nationally. If a business name is already trademarked, you are prohibited from using it even if the company operates in a different state to yours.
Can I trademark a name that is already in use?
A registered trademark offers legal protection to unique logos, designs and names your business uses. You can’t file to register a trademark that someone else is already using if they used the trademark first.
Why are all domain names taken?
Why can’t I transfer my domain name to a different registrar?
There are certain situations that can prevent a domain name from being transferred to a different registrar, such as a new registration. Your registrar may deny a transfer request if the domain name is within 60 days of initial registration.
What happens if you take a domain name registrant to court?
If you take the domain name registrant to court and win, the court will order the domain name registrant to transfer the domain name to you and may award you money damages as well. A lawsuit is always an option, whether or not you pursue ICANN’s dispute resolution process.
How do I find the Registrar of a domain name?
If you’re not sure which registrar you used, conduct a search at https://whois.icann.org/en. The registrar’s name will be included in the results. A link to your registrar’s website is on the ICANN-Accredited Registrar list. My domain name has just expired.
What happens if I don’t renew my domain name?
If you paid a renewal fee to your registrar (or reseller) and your domain name was not renewed, the registrar may be in breach of the registration agreement that you entered into when the domain name was initially registered.