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RipOff Reports files its own Ripoff Report
Site files complaint over .info domain name. The controversial RipOff Report web site that allows people to leave reports of alleged ripoffs and scams has filed a “report” of its own. The owner of RipOff Report has filed a UDRP case again...
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RipOff Reports files its own Ripoff Report
Site files complaint over .info domain name. The controversial RipOff Report web site that allows people to leave reports of alleged ripoffs and scams has filed a “report” of its own. The owner of RipOff Report has filed a UDRP case again...
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May 2, 2012, 9:46 am
Domain Name Wire
Top 5 Domain Name Wire stories of April 2012
Here’s a look back at April on Domain Name Wire. 1. GoDaddy now offers free domain appraisals, but… – Go Daddy has dropped the price of its automated domain appraisals to zero, but don’t expect it to give you an accurate valu...
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Top 5 Domain Name Wire stories of April 2012
Here’s a look back at April on Domain Name Wire. 1. GoDaddy now offers free domain appraisals, but… – Go Daddy has dropped the price of its automated domain appraisals to zero, but don’t expect it to give you an accurate valu...
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May 1, 2012, 9:38 pm
Domain Name Wire
3 .com typos that may be applied for as new TLDs
They may have meaning but are very similar to .com. A number of country codes, such as .cm and .co, can result in misguided visitors looking for a .com web address. Will we see some other domains that could be considered typos push their way through ...
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3 .com typos that may be applied for as new TLDs
They may have meaning but are very similar to .com. A number of country codes, such as .cm and .co, can result in misguided visitors looking for a .com web address. Will we see some other domains that could be considered typos push their way through ...
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May 1, 2012, 4:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
.XXX registry and many other domain companies head to INTA meeting next week
There’s money in brand protection. 9,000 people are expected to attend the International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meeting in Washington, DC May 5-9. Some of the topics on the agenda for next week include domain names and how companie...
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.XXX registry and many other domain companies head to INTA meeting next week
There’s money in brand protection. 9,000 people are expected to attend the International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meeting in Washington, DC May 5-9. Some of the topics on the agenda for next week include domain names and how companie...
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May 1, 2012, 12:16 pm
Domain Name Wire
Owner of SMA.de files UDRP against SMA.com
Spinning the wheel in UDRP roulette. SMA Solar Technology AG has filed a UDRP case with World Intellectual Property Organization for the domain name SMA.com. SMA.com belongs to Specialized Micro Architects. It was originally registered in 1995 and cu...
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Owner of SMA.de files UDRP against SMA.com
Spinning the wheel in UDRP roulette. SMA Solar Technology AG has filed a UDRP case with World Intellectual Property Organization for the domain name SMA.com. SMA.com belongs to Specialized Micro Architects. It was originally registered in 1995 and cu...
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May 1, 2012, 10:11 am
Domain Name Wire
This could have been reverse domain hijacking had the domain owner responded…
Your comadre wouldn’t approve. The National Arbitration Forum has found against Texas company Comadre Commerce, LLC in arbitration over the domain name Comadre.com. This is despite the owner of the domain name not responding. Had the owner resp...
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This could have been reverse domain hijacking had the domain owner responded…
Your comadre wouldn’t approve. The National Arbitration Forum has found against Texas company Comadre Commerce, LLC in arbitration over the domain name Comadre.com. This is despite the owner of the domain name not responding. Had the owner resp...
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April 30, 2012, 5:13 pm
Domain Name Wire
Which domains the top 10 domain registrars promote
.co is a favorite among non-VeriSign domains. Registrars have many options when it comes to which top level domains to promote to customers. Sometimes this is based purely on demand calculations. In other instances domain registries strike deals with...
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Which domains the top 10 domain registrars promote
.co is a favorite among non-VeriSign domains. Registrars have many options when it comes to which top level domains to promote to customers. Sometimes this is based purely on demand calculations. In other instances domain registries strike deals with...
Discussion
April 30, 2012, 1:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
Blog.com site and blog network up for sale
Network with close to 20 million monthly page views goes up for sale. Domain name marketplace Sedo announced today that it is the exclusive broker for the sale of Blog.com. Blog.com launched as a self-serve blog network (a la Blogger.com) in 2010. It...
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Blog.com site and blog network up for sale
Network with close to 20 million monthly page views goes up for sale. Domain name marketplace Sedo announced today that it is the exclusive broker for the sale of Blog.com. Blog.com launched as a self-serve blog network (a la Blogger.com) in 2010. It...
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April 30, 2012, 9:52 am
Domain Name Wire
ICANN more than a week away from opening TAS again
At least a couple weeks until application period concludes. ICANN’s online system for new top level domain applications is likely more than a week away from opening up again. If that’s the case, that means we’re at least a couple we...
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ICANN more than a week away from opening TAS again
At least a couple weeks until application period concludes. ICANN’s online system for new top level domain applications is likely more than a week away from opening up again. If that’s the case, that means we’re at least a couple we...
Discussion
April 27, 2012, 10:37 pm
Domain Name Wire
Moniker Spring auction begins, plus sites get new logos
Moniker Spring auction springs into action. Moniker just started its Spring Auction on SnapNames. The auction features 103 domain names, many with no reserves. Some of the no reserve domains are: NJLawFirms.com Obese.net UPCbarcodes.com attempt.net g...
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Moniker Spring auction begins, plus sites get new logos
Moniker Spring auction springs into action. Moniker just started its Spring Auction on SnapNames. The auction features 103 domain names, many with no reserves. Some of the no reserve domains are: NJLawFirms.com Obese.net UPCbarcodes.com attempt.net g...
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April 27, 2012, 1:20 pm
