A remarkable domain name and its registered trademark, at the crossroads of plants, cosmetics and health for 28 years.
A rare opportunity: the joint acquisition of a historic domain and its associated trademark.
A unique French dictionary word on the .com extension — the most sought-after combination worldwide. Registered since September 1997, this domain enjoys 28 years of continuous history, a signal of trust for search engines and users.
The "plantes.com" trademark has been registered and protected with INPI since 20 March 1998, under number FR98723978. Filed in Nice classes 3, 5 and 31, it grants the acquirer an exclusive, immediately operational right of use in France.
28 years of continuous ownership since the pioneering era of the Internet. This spotless, uninterrupted track record is a natural SEO advantage and a major trust signal for any digital strategy.
Public, verifiable data. Full supporting documents provided under NDA.
Domain Name: PLANTES.COM Registrar: Gandi SAS (IANA 81) Creation Date: 1997-09-12 Expiry Date: 2026-09-11 Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited Registry ID: 470027_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Class 3: cosmetics and essential oils — Class 5: pharmaceutical, veterinary and hygiene preparations — Class 31: natural plants and flowers, seeds, fresh garden produce.
The INPI trademark FR98723978 is registered in three strategic Nice classes, each covering a high-growth market.
Natural and plant-based cosmetics is one of the most dynamic markets worldwide. Facial care, essential oils, hair products, botanical perfumery: the word "plantes" is at the heart of this green beauty revolution.
Phytotherapy and plant-based dietary supplements are experiencing spectacular growth. Medicinal herbs, herbal teas, nutritional supplements, dietetic products: a booming sector driven by the search for natural solutions.
Plant e-commerce and online gardening are booming, driven by green trends, urban gardening and home plant delivery. Indoor plants, online nurseries, seeds, shrubs: a multi-hundred-million-euro market in France alone.
A unique strategic asset in the French-speaking plant market.
"Plantes" (plants) is a generic everyday word, immediately understood. It covers a vast spectrum: gardening, botany, decoration, wellness, food, plant e-commerce.
The .com extension remains the absolute benchmark for credibility and memorability. Users instinctively type a word followed by .com — plantes.com is the perfect illustration.
A 28-year-old domain containing an exact keyword with high search volume is a considerable competitive advantage for organic search, from day one.
The domain + INPI trademark combination offers complete protection: the acquirer benefits from both trademark law and domain ownership, making their position unassailable on French territory.
The French horticulture, floristry and landscape sector generates €15.3 billion in annual revenue. Seven out of ten French households buy plants each year.¹
Owning plantes.com means owning the most direct, simple and memorable name in the sector. No explanation needed — the name says it all, instantly.
The French plant sector represents billions of euros and a structural online migration.
A structured transaction, handled by a specialised advisory firm.
The sale of the plantes.com domain and its INPI trademark is being handled as a structured transfer of strategic intangible assets, and not as an opportunistic domain sale.
The owner is seeking an M&A advisory firm or a corporate finance boutique specialised in the transfer of intangible and digital assets. The mandate covers: valuation, strategic targeting of acquirers (major players in the plant, gardening, cosmetics, phytopharmacy and wellness industries), drafting of presentation materials, negotiation and closing support, under NDA.
Firms interested in this type of mandate are invited to contact us directly.
This page is intended for M&A advisory firms, corporate finance boutiques and qualified industrial acquirers. Any serious approach will receive a response within 48 hours.
contact@plantes.comA mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be sent by email upon simple request. Once signed, it unlocks access to the supporting documents: official INPI identity certificate for trademark FR98723978, detailed historical WHOIS report establishing continuous ownership since 1997, and complementary information relevant to the transaction.