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ICANN’s Peter Dengate Thrush Problem
Conflict of interest, whether real or imagined, looks bad for ICANN as it faces fresh criticism over its new TLD plans. ICANN has a problem. As criticism mounts against its approval of the new top level domain name program, some groups are pointing f...
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ICANN’s Peter Dengate Thrush Problem
Conflict of interest, whether real or imagined, looks bad for ICANN as it faces fresh criticism over its new TLD plans. ICANN has a problem. As criticism mounts against its approval of the new top level domain name program, some groups are pointing f...
Discussion
August 22, 2011, 11:03 am
Domain Name Wire
Most Businesses Can Skip .XXX Sunrise
Risks of .xxx cybersquatting are minimal. Yesterday I met with a group of entrepreneur friends and I explained the upcoming .xxx Sunrise B to them. Sunrise B allows non-adult trademark holders to pay a one time fee to block their trademark from ever ...
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Most Businesses Can Skip .XXX Sunrise
Risks of .xxx cybersquatting are minimal. Yesterday I met with a group of entrepreneur friends and I explained the upcoming .xxx Sunrise B to them. Sunrise B allows non-adult trademark holders to pay a one time fee to block their trademark from ever ...
Discussion
August 22, 2011, 10:12 am
Domain Name Wire
Groupon Goods: Merchandise or Charity?
Groupon registers domain names for “Groupon Goods”. Over the past several days Groupon has registered over a half dozen domain names for “Groupon Goods”, including GrouponGoods.com, GrouponGoods.fr (France), and GrouponGoods.o...
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Groupon Goods: Merchandise or Charity?
Groupon registers domain names for “Groupon Goods”. Over the past several days Groupon has registered over a half dozen domain names for “Groupon Goods”, including GrouponGoods.com, GrouponGoods.fr (France), and GrouponGoods.o...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 12:53 pm
Domain Name Wire
Are Bots Registering Twitter Handles Based on New Domain Registrations?
It would be and easy process to automate. When you finally find that perfect and available domain name, you’re not yet done securing your online identity. And someone might be lurking to “front run” your Twitter username. That&rsquo...
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Are Bots Registering Twitter Handles Based on New Domain Registrations?
It would be and easy process to automate. When you finally find that perfect and available domain name, you’re not yet done securing your online identity. And someone might be lurking to “front run” your Twitter username. That&rsquo...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 12:19 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google Gets XXX Domain Name*
Company gets a triple xxx domain name — but I’m not talking about the top level domain. Google has gotten its hands on GoogleXXX — but not Google.xxx (yet). The company was awarded GoogleXXX.com in a World Intellectual Property Foru...
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Google Gets XXX Domain Name*
Company gets a triple xxx domain name — but I’m not talking about the top level domain. Google has gotten its hands on GoogleXXX — but not Google.xxx (yet). The company was awarded GoogleXXX.com in a World Intellectual Property Foru...
Discussion
August 19, 2011, 1:55 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Asia Plans to Release 1 and 2 Character Domain Names
Registry for .asia domain names wants to release short names. .Asia registry DotAsia Organisation Ltd is joining fellow top level domain name operators with plans to release one and two character domain names. The registry has filed a Registry Servic...
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.Asia Plans to Release 1 and 2 Character Domain Names
Registry for .asia domain names wants to release short names. .Asia registry DotAsia Organisation Ltd is joining fellow top level domain name operators with plans to release one and two character domain names. The registry has filed a Registry Servic...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 10:32 pm
Domain Name Wire
In-N-Out Sues Grab-N-Go
“They’re not from McDonalds, are they?” This trademark lawsuit doesn’t involve a domain name but is interesting nonetheless. Iconic hamburger chain In-N-Out Burgers has sued Maryland burger joint Grab-N-Go Burgers for trademar...
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In-N-Out Sues Grab-N-Go
“They’re not from McDonalds, are they?” This trademark lawsuit doesn’t involve a domain name but is interesting nonetheless. Iconic hamburger chain In-N-Out Burgers has sued Maryland burger joint Grab-N-Go Burgers for trademar...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 2:59 pm
Domain Name Wire
Jason Davis Continues to Hit Paydirt with Jobs Domains
Davis sells two great jobs related domain names. When it comes to job and career related domain names, Jason Davis has one of the finest track records. I first talked to Davis in 2009 when he sold the domain name CEO Jobs to recruiter Harry Joiner. S...
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Jason Davis Continues to Hit Paydirt with Jobs Domains
Davis sells two great jobs related domain names. When it comes to job and career related domain names, Jason Davis has one of the finest track records. I first talked to Davis in 2009 when he sold the domain name CEO Jobs to recruiter Harry Joiner. S...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 12:32 pm
Domain Name Wire
Scammy Surveys Will Bring Renewed Attention to Cybersquatting
Expect a broad crack down thanks to cybersquatters pushing the edge. Domain parking of trademark domain names and typos pisses off trademark holders. Scammy, misleading surveys really piss them off. Google just filed a complaint with WIPO over the do...
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Scammy Surveys Will Bring Renewed Attention to Cybersquatting
Expect a broad crack down thanks to cybersquatters pushing the edge. Domain parking of trademark domain names and typos pisses off trademark holders. Scammy, misleading surveys really piss them off. Google just filed a complaint with WIPO over the do...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 9:44 am
Domain Name Wire
VeriSign Gets Mobile with MobileView
New service makes mobile-friendly web sites obtainable by small businesses. Last week at HostingCon I caught up with Patti Kelly, director of product management at Verisign, to discuss the launch of a new product that makes it easy for small business...
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VeriSign Gets Mobile with MobileView
New service makes mobile-friendly web sites obtainable by small businesses. Last week at HostingCon I caught up with Patti Kelly, director of product management at Verisign, to discuss the launch of a new product that makes it easy for small business...
Discussion
August 17, 2011, 1:09 pm
