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Domain Name Wire
Ernst & Young finds out that brand protection is easier in .US
Company doesn’t have to pay to protect domains with the S word. I got a chuckle out of a few domain names that had a registrant change last week. The three domains were all previously registered to Ernst & Young: ernstandyoungeatsshit.us er...
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Ernst & Young finds out that brand protection is easier in .US
Company doesn’t have to pay to protect domains with the S word. I got a chuckle out of a few domain names that had a registrant change last week. The three domains were all previously registered to Ernst & Young: ernstandyoungeatsshit.us er...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 2:20 pm
Elliot's Blog
Add a Deadline to An Offer
Yesterday I wrote a post with some advice on adding a deadline to a price quote when a potential buyer inquires about a domain name. I believe it’s also important for you to add a deadline on your offers for similar, but slightly different reas...
Discussion
Add a Deadline to An Offer
Yesterday I wrote a post with some advice on adding a deadline to a price quote when a potential buyer inquires about a domain name. I believe it’s also important for you to add a deadline on your offers for similar, but slightly different reas...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 2:12 pm
The Domains
Despite Trademark, Artek.com Saved In UDRP
A one member WIPO panel ruled in the favor of the domain holder in a case published today on the domain name Artek.com The complaint was brought by Artek oy ab of Helsinki, Finland founded in 1935. The Complainant has continuously used the sign...
Discussion
Despite Trademark, Artek.com Saved In UDRP
A one member WIPO panel ruled in the favor of the domain holder in a case published today on the domain name Artek.com The complaint was brought by Artek oy ab of Helsinki, Finland founded in 1935. The Complainant has continuously used the sign...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 1:51 pm
Elliot's Blog
Exact Match Domain Success Story
It’s no secret that I like exact match keyword domain names (EMD). When shopping for something where I don’t have a particular brand in mind, I will frequently visit the .com EMD to see who owns it and if I might be able to purchase somet...
Discussion
Exact Match Domain Success Story
It’s no secret that I like exact match keyword domain names (EMD). When shopping for something where I don’t have a particular brand in mind, I will frequently visit the .com EMD to see who owns it and if I might be able to purchase somet...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 10:54 am
Domain Name Wire
Oakley goes after counterfeiters and their domain names
Sunglass brand fights counterfeiters with federal lawsuit. Oakley has filed UDRP cases in the past to take down sites selling fake Oakley sunglasses. Now it’s going for damages against alleged counterfeiters with a federal lawsuit (pdf) filed i...
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Oakley goes after counterfeiters and their domain names
Sunglass brand fights counterfeiters with federal lawsuit. Oakley has filed UDRP cases in the past to take down sites selling fake Oakley sunglasses. Now it’s going for damages against alleged counterfeiters with a federal lawsuit (pdf) filed i...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 10:32 am
The Domains
Now That uBank Got A $8M Investment They Will Buy The Domain uBank.com
According to Quintura.com, “The Russian venture capital firm Runa Capital has invested $8 million in uBank, a Russian mobile payment provider”. “uBank offers a mobile app for smartphones that helps pay utility bills. Released last D...
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Now That uBank Got A $8M Investment They Will Buy The Domain uBank.com
According to Quintura.com, “The Russian venture capital firm Runa Capital has invested $8 million in uBank, a Russian mobile payment provider”. “uBank offers a mobile app for smartphones that helps pay utility bills. Released last D...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 9:55 am
Domain Name Wire
Lead Gen company buys AutoInsurance.com domain name
Big insurance domain name changes hands. Lead generation company TZ Insurance Solutions, LLC, also known as Tranzact, appears to have purchased the domain name AutoInsurance.com. Domain investor P.A. Gordon owned the AutoInsurance.com domain. Nameser...
Discussion
Lead Gen company buys AutoInsurance.com domain name
Big insurance domain name changes hands. Lead generation company TZ Insurance Solutions, LLC, also known as Tranzact, appears to have purchased the domain name AutoInsurance.com. Domain investor P.A. Gordon owned the AutoInsurance.com domain. Nameser...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 9:26 am
DomainSherpa
SportsMemorabilia.com: From a $12,500 Parked Domain to $19.5 Million – With Jesse Stein
In 2006, Jesse Stein purchased SportsMemorabilia.com for $12,500 when it wasn't much more than a domain name. Fast forward several years, and the company now leads the market in high-end autographed sports merchandise and memorabilia, makin...
Discussion
SportsMemorabilia.com: From a $12,500 Parked Domain to $19.5 Million – With Jesse Stein
In 2006, Jesse Stein purchased SportsMemorabilia.com for $12,500 when it wasn't much more than a domain name. Fast forward several years, and the company now leads the market in high-end autographed sports merchandise and memorabilia, makin...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 8:30 am
The Domains
The 6th Annual Launch Festival Gets Started In SF On March 4th: Launch.co
The 6th Annual Launch festival is being held in San Fransico on March 4th–6th and their official site is Launch.co The 2013 LAUNCH Festival according to show organizers is “the the best place to launch your startup, raise money and ...
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The 6th Annual Launch Festival Gets Started In SF On March 4th: Launch.co
The 6th Annual Launch festival is being held in San Fransico on March 4th–6th and their official site is Launch.co The 2013 LAUNCH Festival according to show organizers is “the the best place to launch your startup, raise money and ...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 8:12 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Monday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 25th
Hope everyone had a good weekend and it’s time to end the month on a good note. I had a pretty solid month for a guy that does this as a second job. I’m hoping to build a bankroll to buy a pretty big name and it’s coming...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Monday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 25th
Hope everyone had a good weekend and it’s time to end the month on a good note. I had a pretty solid month for a guy that does this as a second job. I’m hoping to build a bankroll to buy a pretty big name and it’s coming...
Discussion
February 25, 2013, 6:15 am
