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The Domains
Someone screwed up and let PAA.com drop – Owned by General Electric
CSC Global describes themselves as: As the world’s leading corporate domain name registrar, CSC is the only company in the unique position to offer the most innovative, next generation domain management and security solutions, coupled with onli...
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Someone screwed up and let PAA.com drop – Owned by General Electric
CSC Global describes themselves as: As the world’s leading corporate domain name registrar, CSC is the only company in the unique position to offer the most innovative, next generation domain management and security solutions, coupled with onli...
Discussion
December 7, 2020, 9:59 am
The Domains
Indian domain dispute filed over a sub-domain
The publishers over at Our.in published a post about an INDRP proceeding that looks to be dealing with a sub domain. Ravi Kanth wrote: In case you read our previous story about appointment of new Arbitrators at .IN Registry / NIXI, as a result of NIX...
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Indian domain dispute filed over a sub-domain
The publishers over at Our.in published a post about an INDRP proceeding that looks to be dealing with a sub domain. Ravi Kanth wrote: In case you read our previous story about appointment of new Arbitrators at .IN Registry / NIXI, as a result of NIX...
Discussion
December 7, 2020, 4:24 am
The Domains
TheDomains.com turns 13
Today TheDomains.com turns 13. Started back in 2007 on this very day by Michael Berkens. I have now been here for 7 of them and it’s been quite a ride. We have seen over 11,000 posts, 11 million page views and over 116,000 comments. The post th...
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TheDomains.com turns 13
Today TheDomains.com turns 13. Started back in 2007 on this very day by Michael Berkens. I have now been here for 7 of them and it’s been quite a ride. We have seen over 11,000 posts, 11 million page views and over 116,000 comments. The post th...
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December 4, 2020, 6:42 pm
Domain Name Wire
Top .Com domain name registrars
Xin Net continues its fall, Key-Systems jumps. ICANN has published the latest official data from Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) about the .com namespace. This registrar-by-registrar report covers August 2020. Xin Net continues its precipitous fall in domain...
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Top .Com domain name registrars
Xin Net continues its fall, Key-Systems jumps. ICANN has published the latest official data from Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) about the .com namespace. This registrar-by-registrar report covers August 2020. Xin Net continues its precipitous fall in domain...
Discussion
December 4, 2020, 6:22 pm
Domain Name Wire
Zouchuqu = selling domains to Chinese companies at big prices
Chinese companies upgrade their domains as they go global. Some Chinese terms are worth knowing because they give you a big picture about domains desired by corporate China. One of them is “Zouchuqu”. Zouchuqu (走出去) means “goi...
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Zouchuqu = selling domains to Chinese companies at big prices
Chinese companies upgrade their domains as they go global. Some Chinese terms are worth knowing because they give you a big picture about domains desired by corporate China. One of them is “Zouchuqu”. Zouchuqu (走出去) means “goi...
Discussion
December 4, 2020, 4:00 pm
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa Introduces Our New Host, Jonathan Tenenbaum, and More Exciting News!
Jothan Frakes has one of the most storied histories and resume in the domain name industry, with his rare combination of super technical skills, boardroom expertise, and incredible timing.We discuss ICANN policy and concerns, brand protection, digita...
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DomainSherpa Introduces Our New Host, Jonathan Tenenbaum, and More Exciting News!
Jothan Frakes has one of the most storied histories and resume in the domain name industry, with his rare combination of super technical skills, boardroom expertise, and incredible timing.We discuss ICANN policy and concerns, brand protection, digita...
Discussion
December 4, 2020, 3:42 pm
Domain Name Wire
Battery Ventures invests in DomainTools
DomainTools takes first significant investment after nearly 20 years in business. Cybersecurity company DomainTools has landed an undisclosed investment from venture capital firm Battery Ventures. Many domain name industry professionals use DomainToo...
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Battery Ventures invests in DomainTools
DomainTools takes first significant investment after nearly 20 years in business. Cybersecurity company DomainTools has landed an undisclosed investment from venture capital firm Battery Ventures. Many domain name industry professionals use DomainToo...
Discussion
December 3, 2020, 6:40 pm
The Domains
Media Options Partners With DAN.COM To Provide Domain Brokerage
Two industry leaders are getting together as DAN and Media Options team up. Market-leading domain brokerage firm, Media Options to provide its services to customers who list domains on DAN.COM; Partnership expected to drive significant increases in c...
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Media Options Partners With DAN.COM To Provide Domain Brokerage
Two industry leaders are getting together as DAN and Media Options team up. Market-leading domain brokerage firm, Media Options to provide its services to customers who list domains on DAN.COM; Partnership expected to drive significant increases in c...
Discussion
December 3, 2020, 6:07 pm
Domain Name Wire
Dan.com inks deal with MediaOptions for domain brokerage
Partnership will allow Dan.com sellers to use MediaOptions’ brokerage service. Domain name sales platform Dan.com has partnered with domain brokerage MediaOptions for brokerage services. The deal will enable Dan.com users to hire MediaOptions t...
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Dan.com inks deal with MediaOptions for domain brokerage
Partnership will allow Dan.com sellers to use MediaOptions’ brokerage service. Domain name sales platform Dan.com has partnered with domain brokerage MediaOptions for brokerage services. The deal will enable Dan.com users to hire MediaOptions t...
Discussion
December 3, 2020, 6:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
Tecme S.A. displays “remarkable lack of realism” in cybersquatting dispute
World Intellectual Property Panelist finds that the company committed reverse domain name hijacking. Tecme S.A., a company in Argentina that manufactures ventilators used in hospital intensive care units, has been found to have engaged in reverse dom...
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Tecme S.A. displays “remarkable lack of realism” in cybersquatting dispute
World Intellectual Property Panelist finds that the company committed reverse domain name hijacking. Tecme S.A., a company in Argentina that manufactures ventilators used in hospital intensive care units, has been found to have engaged in reverse dom...
Discussion
December 3, 2020, 5:57 pm
