Comments on: Volkswagen allowed to register VW.de http://www.dmueller.com/2008/06/19/domain-names-domains/volkswagen-allowed-to-register-vwde/ Dominik's blog about domain names, web search, online marketing and economics. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:42:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: David http://www.dmueller.com/2008/06/19/domain-names-domains/volkswagen-allowed-to-register-vwde/#comment-3808 David Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:36:57 +0000 http://www.dmueller.com/?p=452#comment-3808 On a similar note but for .com, the original Network Solutions Inc (now LLC) was sued for not allowing registration of domain names bearing "dirty words". It was eventually rendered moot, but it showed how much a price they paid. They've changed their mind since then. And at least Denic tried, albeit it also cost them. On a similar note but for .com, the original Network Solutions Inc (now LLC) was sued for not allowing registration of domain names bearing “dirty words”. It was eventually rendered moot, but it showed how much a price they paid.

They’ve changed their mind since then. And at least Denic tried, albeit it also cost them.

]]> By: Dominik Mueller http://www.dmueller.com/2008/06/19/domain-names-domains/volkswagen-allowed-to-register-vwde/#comment-3792 Dominik Mueller Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:36:02 +0000 http://www.dmueller.com/?p=452#comment-3792 Being a German company, Volkswagen must make sure it can easily be found in Germany, too. Germans preferably use .DE domains; they won't type in VW.com as their first choice. Germany is one of the few countries where the ccTLD is in fact more popular than .COM. That's why owning both versions certainly makes sense for VW, or any other company doing business in Germany, even if they have to spend money on legal actions in order to get the domain. Being a German company, Volkswagen must make sure it can easily be found in Germany, too. Germans preferably use .DE domains; they won’t type in VW.com as their first choice.

Germany is one of the few countries where the ccTLD is in fact more popular than .COM.

That’s why owning both versions certainly makes sense for VW, or any other company doing business in Germany, even if they have to spend money on legal actions in order to get the domain.

]]> By: OKOK.com http://www.dmueller.com/2008/06/19/domain-names-domains/volkswagen-allowed-to-register-vwde/#comment-3789 OKOK.com Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:35:11 +0000 http://www.dmueller.com/?p=452#comment-3789 Yes, i also probably own next best domain to vw.com lol, small world however why are they obsessed with getting vw.de and bullying to get it? they own vw.com, surely it doesnt get any better? Yes, i also probably own next best domain to vw.com lol, small world

however why are they obsessed with getting vw.de and bullying to get it?
they own vw.com, surely it doesnt get any better?

]]> By: Domain Buzz: This Week in Domaining http://www.dmueller.com/2008/06/19/domain-names-domains/volkswagen-allowed-to-register-vwde/#comment-3766 Domain Buzz: This Week in Domaining Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:15:34 +0000 http://www.dmueller.com/?p=452#comment-3766 [...] Dominik reports that Volkswagen is allowed to register “VW.de” domain: “Volkswagen has recently sued Denic for the domain. The Frankfurt court now entitled Volkswagen to VW.de“ [...] [...] Dominik reports that Volkswagen is allowed to register “VW.de” domain: “Volkswagen has recently sued Denic for the domain. The Frankfurt court now entitled Volkswagen to VW.de“ [...]

]]> By: Name Chatter http://www.dmueller.com/2008/06/19/domain-names-domains/volkswagen-allowed-to-register-vwde/#comment-3762 Name Chatter Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:34:46 +0000 http://www.dmueller.com/?p=452#comment-3762 LOL, I have a lot of 4L.com and other VW acronym names. haha I think its cool that they get to register the name but I wish they would buy one of mine. LOL Rich LOL, I have a lot of 4L.com and other VW acronym names. haha I think its cool that they get to register the name but I wish they would buy one of mine. LOL

Rich

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