Web.com (WWWW) which owns Register.com and NetworkSolutions.com announced last night that they applied for the new gTLD .Web. Web.com is taking "pre-reservations" for .Web domain names. Here is some text from the signup page: "The introduction of .WEB™ extensions may be the biggest thing that has happened to domain names since .COM." "" .WEB™ registry will be provided by Web.com – … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
ICANN: What To Expect Next In The New gTLD Program
Now the new gTLD application window has closed let's look at what happens next in the new gTLD Program according to ICANN: "The time frames below are subject to change." "13 June: "Reveal Day" "ICANN will publicly post all TLD character strings that have been applied for, and who applied for them. This event triggers several more activities in the New gTLD program: Application Comment … [Read more...]
Berryhill Get’s A Finding Of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking Defending A UDRP On Elk.com
ELK Accesories Pty Ltd. of Preston, Australia brought a UDRP against Elk.com of California, on the domain name Elk.com Elk.com was represented by John Berryhill, Esq. Not only did the three member panel find in favor of the domain holder, the domain holder got a rare finding of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) against the complainant. Even better, not only did the panel find RDNH, its … [Read more...]
Pool.com Gets Competition On Its Digital Archery Service As Digital Archery Experts Rolls Out
According to a press release I just received it appears Pool.com now has a competitor in the ICANN Digital Archery batching service for new gTLD applicants. "Digital Archery Experts (DAE) is pleased to release its digital archery service designed to secure new gTLD applicants a first batch position in the ICANN secondary time stamp competition." The fee is $20,000 which has to be paid … [Read more...]
Francois Carrillo Wins UDRP On ZUT.com
Francois Carrillo just defended a UDRP brought by Interbasic Holding S.A on the domain name ZUT.com Francois was represented by Zak Muscovitch of The Muscovitch Law Firm, Canada. Here are the relevant facts and findings by the three member panel: "The Complainant is the owner of the following trademarks: (i) ZUT, International Trade Mark No. 701302 (registered … [Read more...]
Sedo .Me Registry Auction Ends Tomorrow & 135 Domains Out Of 200 Have Bids
The .Me registry owned domain name auction being held on Sedo.com ends tomorrow May 31st, starting at noon EST subject to Sedo normal auction closing terms. At the time of publication 135 domain names out of the 200 listed for sale by the registry have bids. However out of the 135 domain names with bids only 48 have meet reserve which is generally $499. Again as time of publication these … [Read more...]
Colombia Becomes Newest Member Of The International Trademark System
According to ipwatchdog.com, "Colombia just became the 87th member of the international trademark system following the deposit of its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks by Vice President Angelino Garzón with WIPO Director General Francis Gurry on May 29, 2012." This might be of particular import to those with .Co domain names and other … [Read more...]