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Domain Name Wire
Alumni Ventures attempts reverse domain name hijacking
Domain name was registered before it had trademark rights. Alumni Ventures LLC, a venture investing group, has been found (pdf) to have tried reverse domain name hijacking the domain name AlumniVentures.com. The company uses the domain name av.vc. It...
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Alumni Ventures attempts reverse domain name hijacking
Domain name was registered before it had trademark rights. Alumni Ventures LLC, a venture investing group, has been found (pdf) to have tried reverse domain name hijacking the domain name AlumniVentures.com. The company uses the domain name av.vc. It...
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June 11, 2025, 2:44 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google and publishers made the web horrible, opening the door for AI
Poor user experiences created by SEO tactics and ad networks are accelerating AI adoption. Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is rapidly changing how people find information online. This is challenging traditional search engines lik...
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Google and publishers made the web horrible, opening the door for AI
Poor user experiences created by SEO tactics and ad networks are accelerating AI adoption. Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is rapidly changing how people find information online. This is challenging traditional search engines lik...
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June 11, 2025, 1:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
UDRP cybersquatting complaint fails despite clear evidence of fraud
Panelist says UDRP can’t be used without proven trademark rights, even in clear cases of fraud. UDRP is designed to handle clear-cut cases of cybersquatting. There are cases of clear-cut fraud and bad faith use that don’t qualify as cyber...
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UDRP cybersquatting complaint fails despite clear evidence of fraud
Panelist says UDRP can’t be used without proven trademark rights, even in clear cases of fraud. UDRP is designed to handle clear-cut cases of cybersquatting. There are cases of clear-cut fraud and bad faith use that don’t qualify as cyber...
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June 10, 2025, 3:07 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by PlayiD.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and PlayiD.com led the way at $60,000. Xms.com was second at $45,000. 29 .com sales 23 cctld sales 4 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are: Domain name Price Currency &n...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by PlayiD.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and PlayiD.com led the way at $60,000. Xms.com was second at $45,000. 29 .com sales 23 cctld sales 4 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are: Domain name Price Currency &n...
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June 10, 2025, 2:34 pm
Domain Name Wire
Expired domain sales up to $200,000
Blockbuster expired domain sale tops auction sales list. Newfold Digital, the parent company of NameJet and SnapNames, published its sales over $2,000 for April and May. The results were stronger than usual, thanks to some high-ticket sales. In April...
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Expired domain sales up to $200,000
Blockbuster expired domain sale tops auction sales list. Newfold Digital, the parent company of NameJet and SnapNames, published its sales over $2,000 for April and May. The results were stronger than usual, thanks to some high-ticket sales. In April...
Discussion
June 10, 2025, 2:11 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN study links low-cost, automated registrations to phishing abuse
Study shows reactive takedowns have little impact on deterring phishing. An ICANN-funded study has identified which registrar practices are most associated with phishing-related domain name abuse. Unsurprisingly, registration cost is one of the top f...
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ICANN study links low-cost, automated registrations to phishing abuse
Study shows reactive takedowns have little impact on deterring phishing. An ICANN-funded study has identified which registrar practices are most associated with phishing-related domain name abuse. Unsurprisingly, registration cost is one of the top f...
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June 10, 2025, 12:32 pm
The Domains
NameJet/SnapNames April and May Aftermarket reports led by Linea.com at $200K
NameJet and SnapNames reported aftermarket sales for the months of April and May. April: May: NameJet April 2025 Domain Name Brand Name Product Sales Amt linea.com Namejet Expiry $200,000 alti.com Namejet Expiry $46,000 spacecent...
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NameJet/SnapNames April and May Aftermarket reports led by Linea.com at $200K
NameJet and SnapNames reported aftermarket sales for the months of April and May. April: May: NameJet April 2025 Domain Name Brand Name Product Sales Amt linea.com Namejet Expiry $200,000 alti.com Namejet Expiry $46,000 spacecent...
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June 9, 2025, 11:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
Universal Acceptance is improving, but has a long way to go
New Radix research shows some possible improvement, although IDNs are still a challenge. I’ve written about the challenges of Universal Acceptance (UA) many times. UA refers to all top level domains working with websites, email platforms, socia...
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Universal Acceptance is improving, but has a long way to go
New Radix research shows some possible improvement, although IDNs are still a challenge. I’ve written about the challenges of Universal Acceptance (UA) many times. UA refers to all top level domains working with websites, email platforms, socia...
Discussion
June 9, 2025, 5:54 pm
Domain Name Wire
The new new TLD opportunity – DNW Podcast #538
What to expect in the next round of new top level domain expansion. It’s finally happening. ICANN has published its Draft Applicant Guidebook for the next round of new top level domain expansion. Other than adding some deadlines, it’s lik...
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The new new TLD opportunity – DNW Podcast #538
What to expect in the next round of new top level domain expansion. It’s finally happening. ICANN has published its Draft Applicant Guidebook for the next round of new top level domain expansion. Other than adding some deadlines, it’s lik...
Discussion
June 9, 2025, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Company files claim over rights to Moldova’s .md domain name
Dispute centers on expired agreement to market .md domain names in English and Spanish-speaking countries. A U.S.-based company has filed an international arbitration claim against the Republic of Moldova over rights related to the .md country code t...
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Company files claim over rights to Moldova’s .md domain name
Dispute centers on expired agreement to market .md domain names in English and Spanish-speaking countries. A U.S.-based company has filed an international arbitration claim against the Republic of Moldova over rights related to the .md country code t...
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June 6, 2025, 6:19 pm
