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Royal baby domain name registrations spike
GoDaddy reports increase in domain registrations related to baby. I have to admit, I don’t really get this royal baby nonsense. But it’s still the top news story today, even on the U.S. version of CNN.com. Punters* are lining up to cash i...
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Royal baby domain name registrations spike
GoDaddy reports increase in domain registrations related to baby. I have to admit, I don’t really get this royal baby nonsense. But it’s still the top news story today, even on the U.S. version of CNN.com. Punters* are lining up to cash i...
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July 24, 2013, 10:29 am
Domain Name Wire
Aptus Tech nailed for trying to hijack domain name from Frank Schilling
Panel determines that Aptus Tech engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. Last month I asked why people didn’t do a bit of research before filing a UDRP against Frank Schilling. The specific case that prompted my article was Klipz.com, which h...
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Aptus Tech nailed for trying to hijack domain name from Frank Schilling
Panel determines that Aptus Tech engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. Last month I asked why people didn’t do a bit of research before filing a UDRP against Frank Schilling. The specific case that prompted my article was Klipz.com, which h...
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July 24, 2013, 9:31 am
Domain Name Wire
Misguided UDRP complainant #3,267
Guy starts company in 2011, files UDRP against domain registered in 1999. Sigh. Another day, another completely baseless UDRP. This one comes courtesy of WowWe, Inc., which was represented by the law firm Lewis & Barnes. WowWe began using its mar...
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Misguided UDRP complainant #3,267
Guy starts company in 2011, files UDRP against domain registered in 1999. Sigh. Another day, another completely baseless UDRP. This one comes courtesy of WowWe, Inc., which was represented by the law firm Lewis & Barnes. WowWe began using its mar...
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July 24, 2013, 8:58 am
Domain Name Wire
What domain names the U.S. Treasury and 27 others bought last week
A division of the U.S. Department of Treasury was among last week’s domain name buyers. Afternic sold another $1 million+ worth of domain names last week. Here’s a run down of some of the end user domain sales. Forester Media Inc., which ...
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What domain names the U.S. Treasury and 27 others bought last week
A division of the U.S. Department of Treasury was among last week’s domain name buyers. Afternic sold another $1 million+ worth of domain names last week. Here’s a run down of some of the end user domain sales. Forester Media Inc., which ...
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July 23, 2013, 1:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
It’s not really Walmart: Walmart goes after union’s parody site
Retailer files complaint to take over domain names used for parody site. Walmart has filed a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) case with World Intellectual Property Organization against domain names registered by United Food and Co...
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It’s not really Walmart: Walmart goes after union’s parody site
Retailer files complaint to take over domain names used for parody site. Walmart has filed a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) case with World Intellectual Property Organization against domain names registered by United Food and Co...
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July 23, 2013, 11:49 am
Domain Name Wire
Sorting facts from fiction in the Trademark Clearinghouse
[Editors note: The Trademark Clearinghouse is a unique way for brand owners to protect themselves with the introduction of top level domain names. Jan Corstens, a partner at Deloitte (which operates the Trademark Clearinghouse), explains some of the ...
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Sorting facts from fiction in the Trademark Clearinghouse
[Editors note: The Trademark Clearinghouse is a unique way for brand owners to protect themselves with the introduction of top level domain names. Jan Corstens, a partner at Deloitte (which operates the Trademark Clearinghouse), explains some of the ...
Discussion
July 23, 2013, 11:00 am
Domain Name Wire
Domain sales watch: CompUSA and CircuitCity domains, plus Moniker auction
These domain name sales and auctions are worth watching. With all of the news surrounding last week’s ICANN meeting in Durban, I’m a bit behind on a couple domain auctions and sales that are noteworthy. First, Hilco Streambank is offering...
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Domain sales watch: CompUSA and CircuitCity domains, plus Moniker auction
These domain name sales and auctions are worth watching. With all of the news surrounding last week’s ICANN meeting in Durban, I’m a bit behind on a couple domain auctions and sales that are noteworthy. First, Hilco Streambank is offering...
Discussion
July 23, 2013, 9:25 am
Domain Name Wire
SedoMLS gets more domain extensions with .eu and CentralNic deals
Sedo adds three ccTLDs to distribution network. SedoMLS, the domain listing distribution system for Sedo, has signed up new registries that will enable it to sell more types of domain names. Last week Sedo announced a partnership with EURid, the .eu ...
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SedoMLS gets more domain extensions with .eu and CentralNic deals
Sedo adds three ccTLDs to distribution network. SedoMLS, the domain listing distribution system for Sedo, has signed up new registries that will enable it to sell more types of domain names. Last week Sedo announced a partnership with EURid, the .eu ...
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July 23, 2013, 8:47 am
Domain Name Wire
True Religion seeks better domain name through WIPO action
Company files complaint for domain name TrueReligion.com Publicly traded True Religion (NASDAQ: TRLG), maker of premium denim products, has a really long domain name: TrueReligionBrandJeans.com. Without doubt, a lot of fans of the brand type in TrueR...
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True Religion seeks better domain name through WIPO action
Company files complaint for domain name TrueReligion.com Publicly traded True Religion (NASDAQ: TRLG), maker of premium denim products, has a really long domain name: TrueReligionBrandJeans.com. Without doubt, a lot of fans of the brand type in TrueR...
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July 23, 2013, 8:38 am
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy let’s customers “watch” new TLDs
Domain registrar creates watchlist for new domain names. GoDaddy is now allowing customers to add particular new top level domain names to a “watchlist”. The company’s updated new TLD landing page includes 700 categorized to level d...
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GoDaddy let’s customers “watch” new TLDs
Domain registrar creates watchlist for new domain names. GoDaddy is now allowing customers to add particular new top level domain names to a “watchlist”. The company’s updated new TLD landing page includes 700 categorized to level d...
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July 22, 2013, 7:38 pm
