pmagony: Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. :-)
>You'll have to prove that the domain was purchased in bad faith.
True. And I can only "speculate" that someone sitting on a name for over 10 years isn't actually still thinking about what to place on "their" webpage.
Bad faith.... no... simply sitting on a name with the intent to sell [unfortunately] does not legally constitute "bad faith."
Since my business is so new, I also cannot claim prior use.
Speaking of prior use, I used to own a company called "www.controllogic.com." Perhaps I can fight that company for my web site name. My Control Logic goes back to my university days (umm.... 22 years ago). :-)
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by: pmagonyPosted on 2007-03-16 at 19:18:52ID: 18739074
Hi Sconnell,
There's no law that indicates a domain name owner *must* do anything with that domain. However, if that domain violates a copyright or trademark, then you have the ability to dispute.
Seeing as the domain names you are interested in...(17), are all taken, you don't really have a leg to stand on. Had you copyrighted or trademark your *idea* prior to the purchase of those 17 domain names, you would have some leverage to proceed. But even then its an uphill battle that will probably cost you more time than you're willing to invest.
You'll have to prove that the domain was purchased in bad faith. For reasons to sell, rent, disrupt, atract for commercial gain by way of likelihood, or prevent the the owner (you in this case) of the trademark from reflecting the mark in a corresponding domain name.
Good luck with the expired domain. I hope you get it and your *idea* makes you filthy rich! Just don't forget us here at EE!!!
:^)