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The Domains
With Just Under Two Weeks To Go, Over Half of the Domains In the SnapNames/Dotster Auction Have Bids
We have all seen showcase auctions where there were just a handful of domains that wound up with bids, but it looks like SnapNames.com is on to something with their Dotster Showcase Auction. The auctionwhich doesn’t end until Thursday August 23...
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With Just Under Two Weeks To Go, Over Half of the Domains In the SnapNames/Dotster Auction Have Bids
We have all seen showcase auctions where there were just a handful of domains that wound up with bids, but it looks like SnapNames.com is on to something with their Dotster Showcase Auction. The auctionwhich doesn’t end until Thursday August 23...
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 2:03 pm
The Domains
Generic Domain Name Buff.com Hit With A UDRP From Owner Of Buff.eu
The domain name Buff.com has just been hit with a UDRP The complainant is Original Buff, S.A. which owns a Trademark on the term Buff in many countries but seems like the main one is spain. In the US it looks like the trademark was just filed in 2011...
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Generic Domain Name Buff.com Hit With A UDRP From Owner Of Buff.eu
The domain name Buff.com has just been hit with a UDRP The complainant is Original Buff, S.A. which owns a Trademark on the term Buff in many countries but seems like the main one is spain. In the US it looks like the trademark was just filed in 2011...
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 11:56 am
Domain Name Wire
Whitserv says it’s coming after domain registrars for sending renewal notices
Company claims it has patents related to sending renewal notices. Whitserv, a company suing Go Daddy for alleged patent infringement related to sending renewal reminder notices, says it has put other domain registrars “on notice” as well....
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Whitserv says it’s coming after domain registrars for sending renewal notices
Company claims it has patents related to sending renewal notices. Whitserv, a company suing Go Daddy for alleged patent infringement related to sending renewal reminder notices, says it has put other domain registrars “on notice” as well....
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 9:55 am
Elliot's Blog
Andrew Rosener Interview: “Secrets from a Domain Name Broker”
Media Options’ Andrew Rosener has become quite a successful domain name broker and investor, and his company frequently has great domain names under exclusive agreement. Rosener recently sold RH.com, and his company has been responsible fo...
Discussion
Andrew Rosener Interview: “Secrets from a Domain Name Broker”
Media Options’ Andrew Rosener has become quite a successful domain name broker and investor, and his company frequently has great domain names under exclusive agreement. Rosener recently sold RH.com, and his company has been responsible fo...
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 9:33 am
Domain Shane
Friday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 8-10-12
Another great day on vacation. I’ve been able to keep the list up all week despite but visiting family today so may be a break on Saturday. I’ve only missed 3 days in 365 so I wanted to give you a heads up that I may not post....
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Friday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 8-10-12
Another great day on vacation. I’ve been able to keep the list up all week despite but visiting family today so may be a break on Saturday. I’ve only missed 3 days in 365 so I wanted to give you a heads up that I may not post....
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 6:30 am
DomainSherpa
Domain Name News: August 10 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: August 10, 2012.The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you.Welcome Wayne Nelson - DomainSherpa’s First Producer, Escrow.com: Domain and Website Transactions..., Costly Hijacking Reveals Common Patterns...,...
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Domain Name News: August 10 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: August 10, 2012.The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you.Welcome Wayne Nelson - DomainSherpa’s First Producer, Escrow.com: Domain and Website Transactions..., Costly Hijacking Reveals Common Patterns...,...
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 3:05 am
Domain Name Wire
X Factor 2 spoiler? Show registers domain names of some contestants
Names of some X Factor 2 contestants are registered. A number of personal names were recently registered by brand protection company DNStinations/Mark Monitor. It took me a while to figure out what they were up to. But it appears all of the names are...
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X Factor 2 spoiler? Show registers domain names of some contestants
Names of some X Factor 2 contestants are registered. A number of personal names were recently registered by brand protection company DNStinations/Mark Monitor. It took me a while to figure out what they were up to. But it appears all of the names are...
Discussion
August 10, 2012, 2:21 am
The Domains
Forbes Shines The Light On .Me Domains Including Meet.me
Forbes.com just told the world about .Me domains and highlighted Meet.me as one of the top 10 sites using a .Me domain that people should keep an eye on. “After you’ve found the guts to start your own venture, have assembled the right tea...
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Forbes Shines The Light On .Me Domains Including Meet.me
Forbes.com just told the world about .Me domains and highlighted Meet.me as one of the top 10 sites using a .Me domain that people should keep an eye on. “After you’ve found the guts to start your own venture, have assembled the right tea...
Discussion
August 9, 2012, 9:30 pm
Domain Shane
How I Make Money In Domain Investing Part 4: Which TLDs Do I Buy?
This is a game of profit, not a game of totals. I don’t care how many domains I own. I only care how much my assets are worth and how much I can sell them for. I am like a banker. The value of something is the value TODAY. &nb...
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How I Make Money In Domain Investing Part 4: Which TLDs Do I Buy?
This is a game of profit, not a game of totals. I don’t care how many domains I own. I only care how much my assets are worth and how much I can sell them for. I am like a banker. The value of something is the value TODAY. &nb...
Discussion
August 9, 2012, 8:12 pm
The Domains
Vertical Axis Loses UDRP On Tytan.com But Gets A LONG Dissenting Opinion
Vertical Axis after a nice string of wins, just lost a UDRP on the domain name tytan.com Since at least 1997, Complainant has produced and marketed foam and sealant products used in the construction of buildings and houses. B Beginning in 1997,...
Discussion
Vertical Axis Loses UDRP On Tytan.com But Gets A LONG Dissenting Opinion
Vertical Axis after a nice string of wins, just lost a UDRP on the domain name tytan.com Since at least 1997, Complainant has produced and marketed foam and sealant products used in the construction of buildings and houses. B Beginning in 1997,...
Discussion
August 9, 2012, 6:37 pm
