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The Domain Name Lawyers

700 - 12th Street, NW Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005-3945

Domain Name Development

Developing DomainsThe development of a domain name is similar to the development of real estate in several ways. The price of domain names increases dramatically just as with real estate. Domain Names become the location or "platform" on which a thriving "shopping center" or e-commerce center can be built. As the usage of the Internet rapidly increases, Internet business transactions increase as dramatically.

Just as a valuable piece of undeveloped real estate in an attractive location can increase in value, an undeveloped domain name can also increase in value because of the potential use of the domain name as a profitable e-commerce center.

Domain Development Increases Value

Although an investor can simply hold an undeveloped plot of real estate and realize appreciation in the value of the investment, the owner of a well-positioned domain name can also obtain appreciation from the holding of the domain name without developing the asset.

In order to obtain appreciation of the investment in addition to the appreciation of the undeveloped asset, a well planned business constructed on the site dramatically increases total revenue and thereby increases the value of the total assets.

We Bring Together Investors, Development Teams and Domain Name Owners

We can assist with the development of domain names by bringing together investors, development teams and domain name owners in joint venturers to construct websites, obtain advertisers and create a platform for business transactions and consumer purchases.

We have found that the best type of entity is a limited liability company (LLC). A domain name owner can contribute one or several domains to the limited liability company, an investor (or investors) can contribute funding and a development team can be assembled to create a thriving, highly-profitable e-commerce center on the domain name. A graphical depiction of the structure is as follows:

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If you are investor, we will be delighted to discuss the possibility of creating a joint venture in which you can invest.

If you are a domain name owner, we would be pleased to discuss the inclusion of one or more of domain names in a development entity.

If you are a developer, we can explore the possibility of incorporating you and your company into the development team.

We look forward to further discussions.