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The Domains
Domainer Gregg Ostrick Survives a Dissenting Opinion & Wins A UDRP ON hmwn.com Represented by John Berryhill
Holy Mother World Networks of Toronto, Canada, brought A URDP against domainer Gregg Ostrick, of GNO, Inc. on the domain name HMWN.com who was represented by John Berryhill claiming that the 4 letter domain name represented their name. Here are the f...
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Domainer Gregg Ostrick Survives a Dissenting Opinion & Wins A UDRP ON hmwn.com Represented by John Berryhill
Holy Mother World Networks of Toronto, Canada, brought A URDP against domainer Gregg Ostrick, of GNO, Inc. on the domain name HMWN.com who was represented by John Berryhill claiming that the 4 letter domain name represented their name. Here are the f...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 2:44 pm
Elliot's Blog
Verizon Gets VerizoniPhone.com
Earlier this morning, TechCrunch reported that Apple was able to acquire the iPhone4.com domain name. The news was based on an earlier Fusible report, although details of the deal weren’t disclosed, so it’s unknown if Apple paid for ...
Discussion
Verizon Gets VerizoniPhone.com
Earlier this morning, TechCrunch reported that Apple was able to acquire the iPhone4.com domain name. The news was based on an earlier Fusible report, although details of the deal weren’t disclosed, so it’s unknown if Apple paid for ...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 1:57 pm
Elliot's Blog
Negotiating Tips from Bob Parsons
Go Daddy’s Twitter account posted a link to a video with Bob Parsons discussing how to negotiate successfully. Although it is a couple years old, I think it’s an interesting video to watch, especially in light of the recent Go Daddy deal....
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Negotiating Tips from Bob Parsons
Go Daddy’s Twitter account posted a link to a video with Bob Parsons discussing how to negotiate successfully. Although it is a couple years old, I think it’s an interesting video to watch, especially in light of the recent Go Daddy deal....
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 1:12 pm
Domain Name Wire
Go Explains Why UDRP Filings Have Gone Up
Increased enforcement and ease of filing UDRPs are possible reasons for increased filings. I’m very critical of commentary that suggests an increase in UDRP filings directly correlates to an increase in cybersquatting. After all, the rate of UD...
Discussion
Go Explains Why UDRP Filings Have Gone Up
Increased enforcement and ease of filing UDRPs are possible reasons for increased filings. I’m very critical of commentary that suggests an increase in UDRP filings directly correlates to an increase in cybersquatting. After all, the rate of UD...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 12:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Children’s Book Author Loses Pinkalicious Domain Dispute
Pinkalicious author is red in the face. Victoria Kann, author of the popular children’s book series Pinkalicious, has lost a domain name dispute for Pinkalicious.com. Kann filed the dispute last month with National Arbitration Forum. There was ...
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Children’s Book Author Loses Pinkalicious Domain Dispute
Pinkalicious author is red in the face. Victoria Kann, author of the popular children’s book series Pinkalicious, has lost a domain name dispute for Pinkalicious.com. Kann filed the dispute last month with National Arbitration Forum. There was ...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 11:58 am
Elliot's Blog
Sedo Announces Domain Name Price Index
With the help of Berlin-based economist and internet entrepreneur Thies Lindenthal, Sedo has announced an interesting new Domain Name Price Index (IDNX) website. The company says its “the industry’s first constant quality domain price ind...
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Sedo Announces Domain Name Price Index
With the help of Berlin-based economist and internet entrepreneur Thies Lindenthal, Sedo has announced an interesting new Domain Name Price Index (IDNX) website. The company says its “the industry’s first constant quality domain price ind...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 11:18 am
Domain Name News
Sedo unveils Domain Price Index – IDNX
In partnership with entrepreneur and researcher Thies Lindenthal, Sedo has developed a standard price index for domain names. More than 6 years of domain sales transaction data from Sedo, coupled with Lindenthal’s expertise in real estate resea...
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Sedo unveils Domain Price Index – IDNX
In partnership with entrepreneur and researcher Thies Lindenthal, Sedo has developed a standard price index for domain names. More than 6 years of domain sales transaction data from Sedo, coupled with Lindenthal’s expertise in real estate resea...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 11:01 am
Domain Name News
DomainTools Relaunches API
This morning, DomainTools has announced a revamped verision of their API. What originally started as a tool for domain name suggestions and has since been expanded to include almost all of the data and functionality of the DomainTools website. Sample...
Discussion
DomainTools Relaunches API
This morning, DomainTools has announced a revamped verision of their API. What originally started as a tool for domain name suggestions and has since been expanded to include almost all of the data and functionality of the DomainTools website. Sample...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 10:55 am
Domain Name Wire
Is Your Domain Broker Working for You or the Other Party?
Marketplace brokers need to clearly state their interests. A couple months ago the founder of a startup reached out to me for advice about getting the domain name that matched their company name. The founder wasn’t having any luck contacting th...
Discussion
Is Your Domain Broker Working for You or the Other Party?
Marketplace brokers need to clearly state their interests. A couple months ago the founder of a startup reached out to me for advice about getting the domain name that matched their company name. The founder wasn’t having any luck contacting th...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 10:51 am
Domain Name Wire
DomainTools Releases API
New API makes it easier to access domain data databases. DomainTools has released a new API that will make it easier for power users to access its data and will enable web site owners to integrate new tools into their sites. The API encompasses almos...
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DomainTools Releases API
New API makes it easier to access domain data databases. DomainTools has released a new API that will make it easier for power users to access its data and will enable web site owners to integrate new tools into their sites. The API encompasses almos...
Discussion
July 13, 2011, 9:00 am
