07-03-2006, 07:49 PM
The value of Google names is the type in traffic. If they get a lot of traffic, they are worth a lot, if not then they are not worth a lot.
Do not count on Google buying back your names. If Google really wanted the Google -like domain name, they would send a cease and desist letter to you (a C&D letter) asking you to cease using the name and to transfer it to them. They have legal right to claim the name due to trademark law: from a legal perspective, those registering a Google spin off are aiding in trademark dillution. If you refuse to transfer the name, they will most likely take the issue to «resolution» committees (which are selected by ICANN) that will then order the registrar to transfer the name to Google.
I am not sure how often this happens with Google, and I am aware that many people have been using Google spin offs with no complications from Google. However, you should be aware that if they really want the name, they will most probably not buy it.
Do not count on Google buying back your names. If Google really wanted the Google -like domain name, they would send a cease and desist letter to you (a C&D letter) asking you to cease using the name and to transfer it to them. They have legal right to claim the name due to trademark law: from a legal perspective, those registering a Google spin off are aiding in trademark dillution. If you refuse to transfer the name, they will most likely take the issue to «resolution» committees (which are selected by ICANN) that will then order the registrar to transfer the name to Google.
I am not sure how often this happens with Google, and I am aware that many people have been using Google spin offs with no complications from Google. However, you should be aware that if they really want the name, they will most probably not buy it.