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Domain Name Wire
Qatar tourism council wins VisitQatar.com in cybersquatting dispute
It was a very complicated case. Qatar National Tourism Council has won a UDRP it filed against the domain name VisitQatar.com. It’s a mind-numbing case. The discussion of the first prong of UDRP, whether or not the domain is identical or confus...
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Qatar tourism council wins VisitQatar.com in cybersquatting dispute
It was a very complicated case. Qatar National Tourism Council has won a UDRP it filed against the domain name VisitQatar.com. It’s a mind-numbing case. The discussion of the first prong of UDRP, whether or not the domain is identical or confus...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 6:54 pm
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic in talks to acquire Team Internet
CentralNic is in advanced discussions to acquire advertising company Team Internet. Domain name company CentralNic (London AIM: CNIC) is in talks to acquire Team Internet AG, the company confirmed today. Team Internet operates two online advertising ...
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CentralNic in talks to acquire Team Internet
CentralNic is in advanced discussions to acquire advertising company Team Internet. Domain name company CentralNic (London AIM: CNIC) is in talks to acquire Team Internet AG, the company confirmed today. Team Internet operates two online advertising ...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 6:00 pm
The Domains
Is now the time for Punchh to go after Punch.com?
So today it was reported that Punchh a company that did loyalty cards that has now expanded to analytics raised $40 million. Punch.com is owned by Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. They also own and have the trademark for Hawaiian Punch. Punch.com which surp...
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Is now the time for Punchh to go after Punch.com?
So today it was reported that Punchh a company that did loyalty cards that has now expanded to analytics raised $40 million. Punch.com is owned by Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. They also own and have the trademark for Hawaiian Punch. Punch.com which surp...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 5:17 pm
The Domains
Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes
A new player is entering the domain dispute arena. The Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre or (CIIDRC) put out a press release announcing their entry into the world of UDRP. Press release: MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ –&n...
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Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes
A new player is entering the domain dispute arena. The Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre or (CIIDRC) put out a press release announcing their entry into the world of UDRP. Press release: MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ –&n...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 3:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
The economics of .org domain names
Ethos Capital just bought a license to print money. Yesterday, Internet Society announced it was selling the .Org registry to a private equity company. The price has not yet been disclosed, but it was surely a very high figure, as I will explain. .Or...
Discussion
The economics of .org domain names
Ethos Capital just bought a license to print money. Yesterday, Internet Society announced it was selling the .Org registry to a private equity company. The price has not yet been disclosed, but it was surely a very high figure, as I will explain. .Or...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 2:37 pm
The Domains
4600.com closes at $68,000 and another interesting 4N.com story
4600.com expired at GoDaddy auctions and just closed at $68,000. This sale should go through at some price at least it can’t be renewed. Back in September 4065.com closed at $14,294 but apparently some people didn’t pay and the name was e...
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4600.com closes at $68,000 and another interesting 4N.com story
4600.com expired at GoDaddy auctions and just closed at $68,000. This sale should go through at some price at least it can’t be renewed. Back in September 4065.com closed at $14,294 but apparently some people didn’t pay and the name was e...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 9:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
The interesting connection between the .Org deal and ICANN
Former ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé appears to have a connection to the latest big deal in the domain name industry. This morning, Internet Society announced it is selling Public Interest Registry, the non-profit that runs the .org domain name, to E...
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The interesting connection between the .Org deal and ICANN
Former ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé appears to have a connection to the latest big deal in the domain name industry. This morning, Internet Society announced it is selling Public Interest Registry, the non-profit that runs the .org domain name, to E...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 7:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
Breaking: Private Equity company acquires .Org registry
I thought this might happen. And now it has. Fresh off ICANN’s blunder letting Public Interest Registry set whatever price it wants for .org domain names, Internet Society has sold the .org registry to private equity company Ethos Capital. Game...
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Breaking: Private Equity company acquires .Org registry
I thought this might happen. And now it has. Fresh off ICANN’s blunder letting Public Interest Registry set whatever price it wants for .org domain names, Internet Society has sold the .org registry to private equity company Ethos Capital. Game...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 5:20 pm
Domain Name Wire
Why this weird domain sold for so much money
It might not make sense to Westerners, but it does to people in China. Have you wondered why some mixed letter and number domains can sell for 4 or even 5 figures? Sometimes a little bit of research can reveal the possible reason. 520HB(.)com is a go...
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Why this weird domain sold for so much money
It might not make sense to Westerners, but it does to people in China. Have you wondered why some mixed letter and number domains can sell for 4 or even 5 figures? Sometimes a little bit of research can reveal the possible reason. 520HB(.)com is a go...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 2:55 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly sales led by Saxx.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and Saxx.com led the way at $65,000. OLi.com was second at $50,000 and ZEQ.com was third at 40,000 Euros, ($44,000). DYO.com sold for $35,000. Odds.co was the top cctld sale at 25,000 GBP, ($32,122). Home.pro sold for...
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Sedo weekly sales led by Saxx.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and Saxx.com led the way at $65,000. OLi.com was second at $50,000 and ZEQ.com was third at 40,000 Euros, ($44,000). DYO.com sold for $35,000. Odds.co was the top cctld sale at 25,000 GBP, ($32,122). Home.pro sold for...
Discussion
November 12, 2019, 9:24 pm
