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What to Do If the Domain Name You Want Is Taken


 
How to Find a Domain Name Registrant

To find the name and address of a domain name owner, you can use the "WHOIS Lookup" service at www.whois.net. Your search results will include a contact name, phone number, address and email address for the domain name's owner.

While we've offered some suggestions here, your greatest resource will be your own imagination. For instance, perhaps a simple letter demonstrating your ownership over the trademark, with an offer for small compensation or some other arrangement, is all that is needed to resolve the conflict. Or, you might reach an unconventional agreement with the holder of a desirable domain name, rather than meeting the stated purchase price. And of course, in the end, you might just throw up your hands and decide to go back to the drawing board and make another list of names. That's fine too. Be creative and the right solution will follow.

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