.co.com has been launched to provide an alternative for those who lost out on securing a .com domain name.
While this new extension provides opportunities, it also creates risks for trade mark owners. It creates a new avenue for squatters to register domain names that match your .com.
It is advisable for that trade mark owners take a proactive stance and protect their trade mark by participating in the Sunrise period.
Registrations for all 3 phases below are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Sunrise
Eligibility
SMD file issued by the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) is required.
If you have not verified your trademark with the TMCH we can submit it on your behalf. Read more about the TMCH and pricing here.
Starts: 24 February 2014
Ends: 25 March 2014 (23:59 GMT)
Landrush
Starts: 8 April 2014 (16:00 GMT)
Ends: 8 July 2014 (15:59 GMT)
General Availability
Starts: 8 July 2014 (16:00 GMT)
Costs
The cost for a registering a domain name is the same the for all 3 phases.
See the cost per currency below
£29 per year
$49 per year
€34 per year
R551 per year
Email [email protected] should you require assistance or advice on how to protect your trade mark within this TLD and others.
