General
Want to buy an Aussie domain but live overseas?
Feb
The Australian domain namespace has many policies and rules in place to protect its integrity and thus ensure a secure, reliable and trusted .au.
One of the most fundamental policies is that all registrants must have an “Australian presence”. This applies to both individuals and corporate / other entities.
Unfortunately, many legitimate overseas buyers are under the misconception that they can’t acquire Aussie domains because of this.
This is simply not true.
Over many years, we have successfully assisted many overseas companies and individuals in legitimately acquiring premium Aussie domain names.
These acquisitions play a crucial role in strengthening their brand identity and market positioning.
So how is it done?
The easiest way to establish an “Australian presence” for a particular domain name is to apply for an Australian Trade Mark.
This is how our regulator auDA describes it in their Administration Rules:
“the applicant or owner of an Australian Trade Mark can rely upon that application or registration to establish an Australian presence, but only in respect of a domain that is an exact match of the words which are the subject of the Australian Trade Mark;”
Through our association with a highly recommended IP lawyer (attorney), we can assist any prospective buyers with lodging a TM application through IP Australia. The discounted cost on doing so is $995 – and as a Trade Mark lasts for 10 years, that is not bad value.
Importantly, buyers don’t need to wait for the TM to be approved (which takes ages!). A formal application is sufficient to give a “Pending Trade Mark Owner” status which is sufficient to satisfy our regulator and enable a Change of Registrant to be completed. The newly acquired domain can then be used immediately.
Can we help you?
If you are based overseas and would like to acquire a premium Aussie domain name, we would be very happy to assist you.
For further information, please contact us in absolute confidence.
