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The Domains
42nd Oldest Domain Lost in a UDRP: Octopus.com
In a three member WIPO decision the 42nd oldest domain name, Octopus.com was lost in a UDRP. The domain name had a registration date of 1986 but was acquired by the domain holder in 2006. The Complainant was brought by Octopustravel Group Limit...
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42nd Oldest Domain Lost in a UDRP: Octopus.com
In a three member WIPO decision the 42nd oldest domain name, Octopus.com was lost in a UDRP. The domain name had a registration date of 1986 but was acquired by the domain holder in 2006. The Complainant was brought by Octopustravel Group Limit...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 2:47 pm
Elliot's Blog
Bahamas.CO Nominated for Bulby Award
I just received word that my website, Bahamas.CO, has been nominated for a Bulby Award for Best Content on a .CO web address. I put quite a bit of time and effort into researching and writing articles for the site, and it’s a cool honor. There ...
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Bahamas.CO Nominated for Bulby Award
I just received word that my website, Bahamas.CO, has been nominated for a Bulby Award for Best Content on a .CO web address. I put quite a bit of time and effort into researching and writing articles for the site, and it’s a cool honor. There ...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 2:35 pm
The Domains
SnapNames.com Holding Flash Auction on “Domains with High VeriSign Data Analyzer Traffic”
SnapNames.com just announced and made live a two day flash auction, of domain names “that were recently registered by SnapNames due to their high VeriSign Data Analyzer Traffic Score and Generic Word strength!” You can view th...
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SnapNames.com Holding Flash Auction on “Domains with High VeriSign Data Analyzer Traffic”
SnapNames.com just announced and made live a two day flash auction, of domain names “that were recently registered by SnapNames due to their high VeriSign Data Analyzer Traffic Score and Generic Word strength!” You can view th...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 2:20 pm
Domain Name Wire
Bob Parsons to PETA: Look in the Mirror
Parsons tweets about PETA hypocrisy. After Go Daddy founder and CEO Bob Parsons killed an elephant in Zimbabwe, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was quick to pounce on him. The company moved its domain names from Go Daddy to a rival domain...
Discussion
Bob Parsons to PETA: Look in the Mirror
Parsons tweets about PETA hypocrisy. After Go Daddy founder and CEO Bob Parsons killed an elephant in Zimbabwe, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was quick to pounce on him. The company moved its domain names from Go Daddy to a rival domain...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 11:27 am
Domain Name Wire
Will Microsoft App Your Web Site?
Company registers intriguing domain names. Is Microsoft working on a way to quickly turn your web site into an app? On June 1 the company registered the domain name AppYourSites.com, along with at least 6 other top level domain names of the same name...
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Will Microsoft App Your Web Site?
Company registers intriguing domain names. Is Microsoft working on a way to quickly turn your web site into an app? On June 1 the company registered the domain name AppYourSites.com, along with at least 6 other top level domain names of the same name...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 10:21 am
The Domains
.TV Registry Changes Policy To Take Back Any Expired 1 Character Domain As They Take Back G.TV
Over last weekend the super premium one letter .TV domain name G.TV was suppose to drop as the former owner failed to renew it. However instead of dropping the domain for what would have been a one time payment of $4,750, the domain name was taken ba...
Discussion
.TV Registry Changes Policy To Take Back Any Expired 1 Character Domain As They Take Back G.TV
Over last weekend the super premium one letter .TV domain name G.TV was suppose to drop as the former owner failed to renew it. However instead of dropping the domain for what would have been a one time payment of $4,750, the domain name was taken ba...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 8:05 am
Domain Shane
Friday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
Got to the list a little late because I have been working the Thursday night TV gig. No I’m not Morgan Linton, I am pushing my wares on local television. Here’s a little peak at what I do and yes I know. My hair seems to...
Discussion
Friday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
Got to the list a little late because I have been working the Thursday night TV gig. No I’m not Morgan Linton, I am pushing my wares on local television. Here’s a little peak at what I do and yes I know. My hair seems to...
Discussion
June 3, 2011, 2:40 am
Domain Shane
Girls Are Like Domain Names
I realize it’s a little childish but I thought it was funny. I was reading through Reddit and noticed they had a pretty funny thread going called “Girls are like Domain Names” Here were my favorite of the responses 1. Th...
Discussion
Girls Are Like Domain Names
I realize it’s a little childish but I thought it was funny. I was reading through Reddit and noticed they had a pretty funny thread going called “Girls are like Domain Names” Here were my favorite of the responses 1. Th...
Discussion
June 2, 2011, 11:06 pm
Domain Name Wire
Demand Media Gets Into the Other Side of UDRP
Company files complaint to get eHow domain name. Demand Media (NYSE: DMD) has been on the receiving end of plenty of UDRP cases for domain names. In fact, it may be barred from applying for new top level domain names because of its many losses (techn...
Discussion
Demand Media Gets Into the Other Side of UDRP
Company files complaint to get eHow domain name. Demand Media (NYSE: DMD) has been on the receiving end of plenty of UDRP cases for domain names. In fact, it may be barred from applying for new top level domain names because of its many losses (techn...
Discussion
June 2, 2011, 9:58 pm
Domain Name News
Trademarkia Adds Domain Registration Services with Trademark Verification
According to GigaOm Trademarkia has releasesed a domain name registration service. As reported in the comments on GigaOm, the domain registration service will only notice trademarks that exactly match an existing trademark.Another caveat is that the ...
Discussion
Trademarkia Adds Domain Registration Services with Trademark Verification
According to GigaOm Trademarkia has releasesed a domain name registration service. As reported in the comments on GigaOm, the domain registration service will only notice trademarks that exactly match an existing trademark.Another caveat is that the ...
Discussion
June 2, 2011, 8:39 pm
