A new article published today by Wired.com entitled: Domain Name Czar Seeks .OnlineUnity interview Rob Beckstrom CEO of ICANN discusses the proposed gTLD's and various ICANN and domain issues. My favorite quote from the article by Beckstrom is in response to the issue about the new gTLD's and trademark holders complaints that they will have to spend too much to buy domain names in each of the … [Read more...]
WIPO Takes 13 Year Old Domain Sporto.com: Saying “UDRP Does Not Operate On A Strict Doctrine of Precedent
In a WIPO decision a sole panelist took away a domain registered by the domain holder in 1997, that's 13 years ago. The domain at issue is sporto.com Over the years, the domain has been used many different ways including as a developed site but also for a period of time as a parked page. This case again turned on the bad faith issue. The policy on bad faith is pretty clearly … [Read more...]
SnapNames Announces Domains For Its March Showcase Auction Including ScreenSavers.com
SnapNames.com is holding its March Showcase Auction featuring Entertainment & Sports domains from March 9th-March 16th and just released the domains up for bid. We will release our top picks a couple of days before the auction closes although we couldn't help but see ScreenSavers.com sitting there at $250k+ As usual reserve prices are stated in ranges: Domain Name Opening … [Read more...]
WIPO Panel Allows FMA To Keep Domain Despite Trademark & Parking
Well in an interesting WIPO decision, a sole panelist rejected a trademark holders claim even though they found the domain at issue, finaza.com "was confusingly similar to a mark in which Complainants have rights" and even through the domain was parked for some time. """The Panel is cognizant of other decisions (including those of this Panel) finding that “parking” a web site with a service … [Read more...]
LuxuryNames.com Auction Closing on SnapNames.com at 3:15pm EST
Just as a reminder the LuxuryNames.com auction on Snapnames.com is closing at just a few hours at 3:15pm EST in accordance with snapnames normally closing rules. As of noon there are 3 domains with bids that have met reserve Graduatedegrees.org $2,600 Graduatedegrees.org $2,600 dartmouthhotels.com $525 Here is the list of domains for sale with reserve prices: … [Read more...]
The Domain Qant.as Sells For $1.3 Million Dollars? The Owner Says It Doesn’t Violate Trademark Law
The theaustralian.com.au is reporting that domain name Qant.as, (as in Qantas airlines) sold for a whopping $1.35 million dollars. The .As extension is the ccTLD of American Samoa and I'm willing to go out on a limb and say if true, its a record setting sale. The owner of the domain, Dominic Holland said he held a private auction for the domain this week and futher says bidding started at … [Read more...]
1 Offer, 1 Counter & Its Over: Network Solutions “Certified Offer”: Do They Really Charge For That Crap?
Over the years I have received about 50 "Certified Offers" From Network Solutions. If your not familiar with the product, Network Solutions offers a method for buyers to contact buyers and to make an offer a domain. For the privilege the "buyer" has to pay NSI $19.95 PLUS plus 5% of the final agreed upon price paid by the buyer in the case of any offer under $25K and for offers over $25K the … [Read more...]