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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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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...
Discussion
June 10, 2025, 3:07 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...
Discussion
June 10, 2025, 12:32 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...
Discussion
June 6, 2025, 6:19 pm
Domain Name Wire
WIPO panel rules Finsure attempted reverse domain hijacking
Company filed UDRP after failing to acquire domain name through negotiation. A UDRP panel has determined that Finsure, a U.S.-based insurance brokerage firm, attempted to reverse domain name hijack the domain finsure.com from domain investor Mira Hol...
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WIPO panel rules Finsure attempted reverse domain hijacking
Company filed UDRP after failing to acquire domain name through negotiation. A UDRP panel has determined that Finsure, a U.S.-based insurance brokerage firm, attempted to reverse domain name hijack the domain finsure.com from domain investor Mira Hol...
Discussion
June 5, 2025, 5:33 pm
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy releases details of new, more expensive Pro plan for domain investors
New discount plan for investors will cost $120 more per year. Earlier this week, GoDaddy teased changes to its Domain Discount Club (DDC). It revealed full details today, and I have a feeling domain investors won’t be pleased. Essentially, GoDa...
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GoDaddy releases details of new, more expensive Pro plan for domain investors
New discount plan for investors will cost $120 more per year. Earlier this week, GoDaddy teased changes to its Domain Discount Club (DDC). It revealed full details today, and I have a feeling domain investors won’t be pleased. Essentially, GoDa...
Discussion
June 5, 2025, 4:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
Tesla wins cybersquatting case against Russian cryptocurrency scammer
Panel orders all 52 domains used in scams to be transferred to Tesla. Tesla has successfully recovered 52 domain names that leveraged its brand and Elon Musk’s likeness to promote cryptocurrency and phishing scams. In a UDRP decision at Wo...
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Tesla wins cybersquatting case against Russian cryptocurrency scammer
Panel orders all 52 domains used in scams to be transferred to Tesla. Tesla has successfully recovered 52 domain names that leveraged its brand and Elon Musk’s likeness to promote cryptocurrency and phishing scams. In a UDRP decision at Wo...
Discussion
June 5, 2025, 2:44 pm
Domain Name Wire
Top stories: Big domain sale, domain transfer changes, and Atom
A big domain purchase, domain transfers, and Atom becoming a registrar were top stories last month. These were the top stories on Domain Name Wire in May: 1. BigCommerce buys domain name for $2.4 million – The company purchased commerce .com. T...
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Top stories: Big domain sale, domain transfer changes, and Atom
A big domain purchase, domain transfers, and Atom becoming a registrar were top stories last month. These were the top stories on Domain Name Wire in May: 1. BigCommerce buys domain name for $2.4 million – The company purchased commerce .com. T...
Discussion
June 4, 2025, 7:59 pm
