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The Domains
Michael Cyger leaving GoDaddy
Michael Cyger announced he will be leaving GoDaddy. His last day will be April 28. Michael wrote: @michaelcyger Hi there,So I have some news for you.I have decided to leave GoDaddy.My last day is April 28.GoDaddy acquired my company, DNAcademy, last ...
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Michael Cyger leaving GoDaddy
Michael Cyger announced he will be leaving GoDaddy. His last day will be April 28. Michael wrote: @michaelcyger Hi there,So I have some news for you.I have decided to leave GoDaddy.My last day is April 28.GoDaddy acquired my company, DNAcademy, last ...
Discussion
April 8, 2023, 6:37 am
Domain Name Wire
March’s top 5: India, expired domains, AI and more
A lot happened in the domain name business last month. These were the top stories on DNW last month ranked by pageviews: 1. Indian ISPs block access to major domain registrars – Courts in India want domain registrars to respect their orders. Th...
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March’s top 5: India, expired domains, AI and more
A lot happened in the domain name business last month. These were the top stories on DNW last month ranked by pageviews: 1. Indian ISPs block access to major domain registrars – Courts in India want domain registrars to respect their orders. Th...
Discussion
April 7, 2023, 1:22 pm
Domain Name Wire
Rush Limbaugh’s estate sues former contractor, alleges cybersquatting and domain theft
Estate claims former technology contractor is cybersquatting and infringing its marks. Rush H. Limbaugh III Estate has sued (pdf) The Rush Legacy, Inc., Smschaef, LLC, and the latter’s principal Scott Schaefer. The estate alleges that the defen...
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Rush Limbaugh’s estate sues former contractor, alleges cybersquatting and domain theft
Estate claims former technology contractor is cybersquatting and infringing its marks. Rush H. Limbaugh III Estate has sued (pdf) The Rush Legacy, Inc., Smschaef, LLC, and the latter’s principal Scott Schaefer. The estate alleges that the defen...
Discussion
April 6, 2023, 8:21 pm
Domain Name Wire
What sold at NameJet and SnapNames last month
Newfold Digital’s aftermarkets had a solid month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarket NameJet and SnapNames combined to sell 130 domains for $2,000 or more last month, totaling $561k in sales. Sean Markey will evaluate the domains that s...
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What sold at NameJet and SnapNames last month
Newfold Digital’s aftermarkets had a solid month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarket NameJet and SnapNames combined to sell 130 domains for $2,000 or more last month, totaling $561k in sales. Sean Markey will evaluate the domains that s...
Discussion
April 6, 2023, 1:21 pm
The Domains
NameJet/SnapNames March 2023 sales led by EOK.com
NameJet/SnapNames sales data for March 2023 is out. The top sale was EOK.com at $34,337. Domain Brand Product Sales Amt shaka.com Namejet Deleting $20,318 exterminating.com Namejet Expiring $15,650 oriel.com Namejet Expiring $14,309 &nb...
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NameJet/SnapNames March 2023 sales led by EOK.com
NameJet/SnapNames sales data for March 2023 is out. The top sale was EOK.com at $34,337. Domain Brand Product Sales Amt shaka.com Namejet Deleting $20,318 exterminating.com Namejet Expiring $15,650 oriel.com Namejet Expiring $14,309 &nb...
Discussion
April 5, 2023, 6:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
This UDRP was rejected for an interesting reason
I bet the Complainant was surprised. The first hurdle for a company to win a UDRP filing is to show that the domain is identical or confusingly similar to the mark in question. Most panelists rubber stamp this requirement, even when it strains credul...
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This UDRP was rejected for an interesting reason
I bet the Complainant was surprised. The first hurdle for a company to win a UDRP filing is to show that the domain is identical or confusingly similar to the mark in question. Most panelists rubber stamp this requirement, even when it strains credul...
Discussion
April 5, 2023, 6:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
Here are the latest end user domain name sales:
A rug seller, a landscaping company and an artificial insurance company bought domain names. There was an interesting sale at Sedo this past week: be.it.com. It.com is a new third level domain offering based on it.com. I suspect the buyer is an end u...
Discussion
Here are the latest end user domain name sales:
A rug seller, a landscaping company and an artificial insurance company bought domain names. There was an interesting sale at Sedo this past week: be.it.com. It.com is a new third level domain offering based on it.com. I suspect the buyer is an end u...
Discussion
April 5, 2023, 1:37 pm
Domain Name Wire
Verisign gets patents covering blockchain and registration via chatbot
Domain registry expands on previous patents with three new patents granted today. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted three patents to Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN() today. Patent number 11,621,939 (pdf) is for Domain name suggestion and registrat...
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Verisign gets patents covering blockchain and registration via chatbot
Domain registry expands on previous patents with three new patents granted today. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted three patents to Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN() today. Patent number 11,621,939 (pdf) is for Domain name suggestion and registrat...
Discussion
April 4, 2023, 5:43 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Speedz.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Speedz.com led the way at $50,000. Omni.network was second at 18,000 Euro, ($19,730). Toto4d.com was third at $12,000. 48 .com sales 30 cctld sales 8 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales ...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Speedz.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Speedz.com led the way at $50,000. Omni.network was second at 18,000 Euro, ($19,730). Toto4d.com was third at $12,000. 48 .com sales 30 cctld sales 8 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales ...
Discussion
April 4, 2023, 3:21 pm
Domain Name Wire
Will AI change domain name search?
Recent advancements in AI could change the landscape of domain search. For years, name-spinning companies and domain registrars have likely been using various types of artificial intelligence to deliver domain search results. That use could skyrocket...
Discussion
Will AI change domain name search?
Recent advancements in AI could change the landscape of domain search. For years, name-spinning companies and domain registrars have likely been using various types of artificial intelligence to deliver domain search results. That use could skyrocket...
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April 4, 2023, 1:26 pm
