South Africa:
Launch Of gTLD .sucks
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Brand owners should take note of the newly launched Top Level
Domain (TLD). As of 30 March 2015, the .sucks domain names may be
purchased for the purpose of creating an online platform where
consumers can create a forum to criticise businesses.
If you are concerned about the use of your trade mark with the
.sucks domain names, it is recommended that you apply for the
registration of the corresponding .sucks domain names to protect
your core trade mark(s).
There is a sunrise period from 30 March 2015 to 29 May 2015
during which brand holders may register the domain for its trade
marks. Thereafter, the .sucks domain names will be allocated on a
first come, first served basis.
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guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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