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planet.ECO is one of the four applicants for the [[.eco]] string as part of the [[New gTLD Program]]. The company has successfully completed an extended and detailed evaluation by ICANN.<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11653286.htm]</ref>
 
planet.ECO is one of the four applicants for the [[.eco]] string as part of the [[New gTLD Program]]. The company has successfully completed an extended and detailed evaluation by ICANN.<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11653286.htm]</ref>
  
planet.ECO LLC is the trademark holder of .eco. The company filed an infringement case against [[Big Room Inc.]] and [[Dot Eco LLC]] on March 2, 2012. The complainant asked the court to order Big Room and Dot Eco LLC to stop submitting further documentation and withdraw their application for the .eco string with ICANN. Dot Eco LLC responded to the complaint with an argument that the trademark was obtained illegally by planet.ECO and it should be cancelled by the court. Dot Eco also argued that the complainant is is trying to prevent competition. On the other hand, Big Room filed a motion to dismiss because of lack of jurisdiction. <ref>
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planet.ECO LLC is the exclusive US Trademark holder of ECO(R) <ref>[http://planetdoteco.com]</ref>. The company filed an infringement case against [[Big Room Inc.]] and [[Dot Eco LLC]] on March 2, 2012. The complainant asked the court to order Big Room and Dot Eco LLC to stop submitting further documentation and withdraw their application for the .eco string with ICANN. Dot Eco LLC responded to the complaint with an argument that the trademark was obtained illegally by planet.ECO and it should be cancelled by the court. Dot Eco also argued that the complainant is is trying to prevent competition. On the other hand, Big Room filed a motion to dismiss because of lack of jurisdiction. <ref>
 
[http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/trademark-lawsuits/california-central-district-court/91343/planet-eco-llc-v-big-room-inc-et-al/summary/ Planet.Eco LLC v. Big Room Inc. et al]</ref> <ref>[http://www.remarksblog.com/internet/as-gtld-window-closes-legal-disputes-heat/ AS GTLD WINDOW CLOSES, LEGAL DISPUTES HEAT UP: RIVAL.ECO APPLICANTS SPAR IN CALIFORNIA]</ref> <ref>
 
[http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/trademark-lawsuits/california-central-district-court/91343/planet-eco-llc-v-big-room-inc-et-al/summary/ Planet.Eco LLC v. Big Room Inc. et al]</ref> <ref>[http://www.remarksblog.com/internet/as-gtld-window-closes-legal-disputes-heat/ AS GTLD WINDOW CLOSES, LEGAL DISPUTES HEAT UP: RIVAL.ECO APPLICANTS SPAR IN CALIFORNIA]</ref> <ref>
 
[http://domainincite.com/three-way-legal-fight-over-eco-breaks-out/ Three-way legal fight over .eco breaks out]</ref>
 
[http://domainincite.com/three-way-legal-fight-over-eco-breaks-out/ Three-way legal fight over .eco breaks out]</ref>

Revision as of 20:10, 19 March 2014

Planetdoteco logo.jpg
Type: Limited Liability Corporation
Industry: Web Hosting, Digital Content and Consulting
Founded: 2011
Founder(s): Jean William
Moses Boone
Headquarters: Stamford, Connecticut
Country: USA
Businesses: http://www.Dot-eco.com
Website: PlanetDotEco.com
Facebook: Planet Dot Eco
LinkedIn: Planet Dot Eco
Twitter: TwitterIcon.png@planetdoteco
Key People
Jean William (Cofounder)
Moses Boone (Cofounder)
Jack Gault (Advisor)

planet.ECO LLC plans to be the next wave of consciousness by facilitating care to actions that protect the environment and combat climate change; while supporting economic and social prosperity. They have created an Internet platform uniting users who care and want to translate their concern into action by connecting and engaging others to find goods and services that promote sustainability. "[1]

New gTLDs

planet.ECO is one of the four applicants for the .eco string as part of the New gTLD Program. The company has successfully completed an extended and detailed evaluation by ICANN.[2]

planet.ECO LLC is the exclusive US Trademark holder of ECO(R) [3]. The company filed an infringement case against Big Room Inc. and Dot Eco LLC on March 2, 2012. The complainant asked the court to order Big Room and Dot Eco LLC to stop submitting further documentation and withdraw their application for the .eco string with ICANN. Dot Eco LLC responded to the complaint with an argument that the trademark was obtained illegally by planet.ECO and it should be cancelled by the court. Dot Eco also argued that the complainant is is trying to prevent competition. On the other hand, Big Room filed a motion to dismiss because of lack of jurisdiction. [4] [5] [6]

Environmental Issues Awareness

planet.ECO LLC was present at the GBK Gifting Lounge at the Emmy Awards in September 2013. From the company's press release: "Starting with the 2013 Emmy Gifting Lounge, nearly 100 celebrities signed on to show how much they CARE about the planet with planet.ECO®. We are gathering 1,000,000 signatures on our Wall of Care showcasing people around the globe who CARE about our planet." states Jean William, planet.ECO’s CEO. "planet.ECO is showcasing those that CARE while making eco friendly and sexy. We have created a communication platform where people, companies, and organizations can show they CARE, encourage others to CARE, learn how to CARE, and how they can take action to help the environment and combat climate crisis."[7]

The company was also present at the GBK Golden Globe Gift Lounge. Over 100 actors, celebrities, and studio executives stopped by planet.ECO's booth to sign the .ECO Wall of Care and chat about why they care about the planet and the environment. Some of the celebrities that attended the GBK Golden Globe Gift Lounge include: RJ Mitte of “Breaking Bad,” which won Best Drama TV Series, Megan Hayes from "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," and Michael Rooker from "The Walking Dead." [8]

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