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Domain Name Wire
Saw.com adds new sales lander customization options
Domain sellers can add descriptions, appraisals, and more. Domain sales platform Saw.com has added new options to customize sales landing pages. The new options include: Writing a custom description for the domain (this can help avoid trademark claim...
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Saw.com adds new sales lander customization options
Domain sellers can add descriptions, appraisals, and more. Domain sales platform Saw.com has added new options to customize sales landing pages. The new options include: Writing a custom description for the domain (this can help avoid trademark claim...
Discussion
April 23, 2025, 5:58 pm
Domain Name Wire
Company sues after domain seller backs out of transaction
Company says seller tried to raise the price from $38,000 to $380,000 after learning who was buying. An Australian business has filed a lawsuit after a domain name deal allegedly fell apart when the seller tried to raise the price tenfold. Pay.com.au...
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Company sues after domain seller backs out of transaction
Company says seller tried to raise the price from $38,000 to $380,000 after learning who was buying. An Australian business has filed a lawsuit after a domain name deal allegedly fell apart when the seller tried to raise the price tenfold. Pay.com.au...
Discussion
April 23, 2025, 4:43 pm
The Domains
Rick Schwartz gives positive remarks on new domain appraisal tool
There is a new AI generated appraisal tool at OceanFrontDomains.com. Rick commented on X “Howard Fellman has unveiled his new ai generated domain appraisal tool and it is fantastic!!” “Hmmm @PaulENicks @jjstyler It would be a great ...
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Rick Schwartz gives positive remarks on new domain appraisal tool
There is a new AI generated appraisal tool at OceanFrontDomains.com. Rick commented on X “Howard Fellman has unveiled his new ai generated domain appraisal tool and it is fantastic!!” “Hmmm @PaulENicks @jjstyler It would be a great ...
Discussion
April 22, 2025, 8:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
French cosmetics company tries to reverse hijack surname domain name
Company pushed forward with cybersquatting dispute even after learning that the domain matches the domain registrant’s surname. A World Intellectual Property Organization panel has found (pdf) French company Cosmetic Research Group to have enga...
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French cosmetics company tries to reverse hijack surname domain name
Company pushed forward with cybersquatting dispute even after learning that the domain matches the domain registrant’s surname. A World Intellectual Property Organization panel has found (pdf) French company Cosmetic Research Group to have enga...
Discussion
April 22, 2025, 7:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Agent’s stay on top domain keywords list is short-lived
Agent didn’t make the top 20 at Afternic just one month after jumping into the #10 spot. Afternic has published the top 20 keywords in domains sold on its site in February. The word agent jumped onto its list at #10 in January, but dropped off ...
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Agent’s stay on top domain keywords list is short-lived
Agent didn’t make the top 20 at Afternic just one month after jumping into the #10 spot. Afternic has published the top 20 keywords in domains sold on its site in February. The word agent jumped onto its list at #10 in January, but dropped off ...
Discussion
April 22, 2025, 5:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
UDRP panelist calls out weak trademark claim, finds RDNH
Panelist admonishes company for not backing up its common law trademark claims. A UDRP panelist has found that Veracyte, Inc. attempted to reverse hijack the domain name genomedx .com. The company claimed common law trademark rights in the term arisi...
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UDRP panelist calls out weak trademark claim, finds RDNH
Panelist admonishes company for not backing up its common law trademark claims. A UDRP panelist has found that Veracyte, Inc. attempted to reverse hijack the domain name genomedx .com. The company claimed common law trademark rights in the term arisi...
Discussion
April 22, 2025, 4:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
Independent UDRP review finds agreement on key issues, recommends further review on others
Group finds consensus on tweaks to UDRP. The World Intellectual Property Organization and the Internet Commerce Association have published an initial report regarding potential changes to the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). The ...
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Independent UDRP review finds agreement on key issues, recommends further review on others
Group finds consensus on tweaks to UDRP. The World Intellectual Property Organization and the Internet Commerce Association have published an initial report regarding potential changes to the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). The ...
Discussion
April 22, 2025, 12:55 pm
Domain Name Wire
Chinese luxury fashion brand behind GIADA dumps top level domain name
Company terminates its one dot-brand top level domain. Redstone Haute Couture Co., Ltd., a Chinese fashion company, has informed ICANN that it is terminating its .redstone top level domain name contract. The company owns a number of fashion brands, i...
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Chinese luxury fashion brand behind GIADA dumps top level domain name
Company terminates its one dot-brand top level domain. Redstone Haute Couture Co., Ltd., a Chinese fashion company, has informed ICANN that it is terminating its .redstone top level domain name contract. The company owns a number of fashion brands, i...
Discussion
April 21, 2025, 7:06 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain monetization changes – DNW Podcast #531
How Google’s changes will impact domain monetization. Above.com has played an integral role in domain name monetization since the early days of parking. It has navigated many changes in monetization, and sees both challenges and opportunities i...
Discussion
Domain monetization changes – DNW Podcast #531
How Google’s changes will impact domain monetization. Above.com has played an integral role in domain name monetization since the early days of parking. It has navigated many changes in monetization, and sees both challenges and opportunities i...
Discussion
April 21, 2025, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Lawsuit could impact how registries manage premium domains
What happens when a cybersquatting lawsuit is filed against a registry-owned premium domain name? A law firm has filed a cybersquatting lawsuit against a single-letter .law domain, and the outcome could have implications for registry-owned premium do...
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Lawsuit could impact how registries manage premium domains
What happens when a cybersquatting lawsuit is filed against a registry-owned premium domain name? A law firm has filed a cybersquatting lawsuit against a single-letter .law domain, and the outcome could have implications for registry-owned premium do...
Discussion
April 21, 2025, 2:37 pm
