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Domain Name Wire
Nintendo loses domain dispute for WiiU.com domain name
Company fails to provide enough evidence to panel to convince it to hand over WiiU.com domain name. The World Intellectual Property Organization just posted the text of a decision finding against Nintendo in its bid to get the domain name WiiU.com. N...
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Nintendo loses domain dispute for WiiU.com domain name
Company fails to provide enough evidence to panel to convince it to hand over WiiU.com domain name. The World Intellectual Property Organization just posted the text of a decision finding against Nintendo in its bid to get the domain name WiiU.com. N...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 12:47 pm
The Domains
Decision Is Published: Microsoft Loses UDRP on 10 Year Old Wiiu.com
The decision on the Wiiu.com UDRP has been published by WIPO Steven L. Rinehart, represented the domain holder. It appears the three member panel was very close to find Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) had the domain not been owned un...
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Decision Is Published: Microsoft Loses UDRP on 10 Year Old Wiiu.com
The decision on the Wiiu.com UDRP has been published by WIPO Steven L. Rinehart, represented the domain holder. It appears the three member panel was very close to find Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) had the domain not been owned un...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 12:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google and Lego among speakers at new TLD conference
Initial list of speakers for new TLD conference in London is released. Representatives of Google and Lego will be among the speakers at the Digital Marketing & gTLD Strategy Congress in London this September. Hal Bailey, Strategic Partnerships Di...
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Google and Lego among speakers at new TLD conference
Initial list of speakers for new TLD conference in London is released. Representatives of Google and Lego will be among the speakers at the Digital Marketing & gTLD Strategy Congress in London this September. Hal Bailey, Strategic Partnerships Di...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 11:59 am
The Domains
1 & 1 Jumps Into The New gTLD “Pre-Order” Game
1&1 Internet Ltd, become the latest registrar to start accepting “pre-orders” or expressions of interest in new gTLDs. In a press release 1 & 1 says: “The new wave of domains will see scores of attractive new endings to be l...
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1 & 1 Jumps Into The New gTLD “Pre-Order” Game
1&1 Internet Ltd, become the latest registrar to start accepting “pre-orders” or expressions of interest in new gTLDs. In a press release 1 & 1 says: “The new wave of domains will see scores of attractive new endings to be l...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 11:34 am
The Domains
After Filing UDRP, Microsoft Gets Control of XboxUno.com
Microsoft gained control of the domain name XboxUno.com the Spanish version of its new Xbox One gaming system. The UDRP was withdrawn over the weekend and Microsoft is now the owner of the domain. Microsoft previously gained control of seven domain n...
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After Filing UDRP, Microsoft Gets Control of XboxUno.com
Microsoft gained control of the domain name XboxUno.com the Spanish version of its new Xbox One gaming system. The UDRP was withdrawn over the weekend and Microsoft is now the owner of the domain. Microsoft previously gained control of seven domain n...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 11:30 am
Domain Name Wire
Testing DomainsBot’s new TLD Recommendation Engine
Latest DomainsBot software starts to tackle challenge of hundreds of top level domains. DomainsBot announced its new TLD Recommendation Engine today. The service considers a number of data points to return the most relevant top level domain options f...
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Testing DomainsBot’s new TLD Recommendation Engine
Latest DomainsBot software starts to tackle challenge of hundreds of top level domains. DomainsBot announced its new TLD Recommendation Engine today. The service considers a number of data points to return the most relevant top level domain options f...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 11:00 am
The Domains
Godaddy Sells 38,155 Domains In June Led By Fortnite.com For $71,500 & Two .Org’s
Godaddy just released its June auction report selling 38,155 domain in June All sales were led by Fortnite.com which sold for a whopping $71,500 and CashForCars.Org which sold for $55,000 op Domain Sales Includes all auction listing typ...
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Godaddy Sells 38,155 Domains In June Led By Fortnite.com For $71,500 & Two .Org’s
Godaddy just released its June auction report selling 38,155 domain in June All sales were led by Fortnite.com which sold for a whopping $71,500 and CashForCars.Org which sold for $55,000 op Domain Sales Includes all auction listing typ...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 10:50 am
The Domains
Another Day, Another Branding Fail, This Time On Sex Toy Site
I just saw a press release announcing a new web site for the sale of sex toys and its another example of a failed branding attempt. Keep in mind that is costs several hundred of dollars to send out a press release and in this case they are adve...
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Another Day, Another Branding Fail, This Time On Sex Toy Site
I just saw a press release announcing a new web site for the sale of sex toys and its another example of a failed branding attempt. Keep in mind that is costs several hundred of dollars to send out a press release and in this case they are adve...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 10:08 am
Domain Name Wire
Donuts hires six for sales and marketing
New top level domain applicant adds sales team ahead of new TLD launch. Donuts, which applied for more top level domain names than any other company, has staffed up its sales and marketing team. The company announced six hires today, at least one of ...
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Donuts hires six for sales and marketing
New top level domain applicant adds sales team ahead of new TLD launch. Donuts, which applied for more top level domain names than any other company, has staffed up its sales and marketing team. The company announced six hires today, at least one of ...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 10:04 am
Elliot's Blog
Thies Lindenthal at MIT: Full Time Research into Domain Markets
I want to share some news from Thies Lindenthal, the creator of IDNX, “the first scientific grade price index for Internet domain names,” operated by Lindenthal with extensive sales data from Sedo. Using IDNX, you can see how domain ...
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Thies Lindenthal at MIT: Full Time Research into Domain Markets
I want to share some news from Thies Lindenthal, the creator of IDNX, “the first scientific grade price index for Internet domain names,” operated by Lindenthal with extensive sales data from Sedo. Using IDNX, you can see how domain ...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 10:00 am
