Discounted passes are available through December 22. NamesCon has opened registration for its 2023 NamesCon Global conference in Austin, Texas. Next year's event will run from May 31 to June 3, 2023. It's an improvement over last year's August ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
NamesCon sets dates for 2023 event in Austin
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Talking to UDRP panelists – DNW Podcast #414
· PodcastsHere's what Nat Cohen told panelists in Geneva. Last month Nat Cohen was invited to speak at a World Intellectual Property Organization UDRP workshop in Geneva. He was able to talk to UDRP panelists and practitioners about what domain name ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Verisign files more blockchain patent applications
· Policy & LawUSPTO publishes two more blockchain-related patent applications from Verisign. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published two of Verisign's (NASDAQ: VRSN) blockchain-related patent applications last week. Application ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Black Friday and Cyber Monday domain deals: $5.98 .com, $3.49 .tv and more
· Domain RegistrarsHere are some of the best domain deals. The Black Friday/Cyber Monday domain deals have begun and some registrars are offering discounts on domain names. It seems like there are fewer registrars promoting sales today than usual. I'm not sure how ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Tesla registers “watchdog” domain names
· UncategorizedWas it defensive or a clue about a new service? Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has registered a handful of domain names with the word "watchdog" in them. Earlier this week, the company registered these domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
23 recent end user domain name sales
· Domain SalesA medical company, a restaurant, and a furniture company bought domain names. Sedo had a lot of sales to end users this past week as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. I'd expect a shorter list next week because of the holiday. Here’s a list ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
TRX .com lost in a UDRP. Let’s dig in.
· Policy & LawNat Cohen analyzes a recent UDRP case for TRX.com. A National Arbitration Forum panel has ordered TRX.com transferred to Fitness Anywhere LLC. The domain owner didn't do himself any favors. He appears to have used incorrect Whois information and ... Continue Reading4 Comments
CentralNic reports full results through Q3
· Domain RegistrarsCentralNic continues to grow revenue thanks to its advertising business. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) has published its official results through Q3 this year after previewing them last month. Revenue year to date increased by 88% to $526.7 million, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
How cybersquatting hurts domain investors
· Policy & LawThis case illustrates why panelists question domain investors' explanations for registering domain names. There's a difference between domain investors and cybersquatters. Unfortunately, the former are often grouped in with the latter and given a ... Continue Reading2 Comments
United Internet gears up for IONOS IPO including Sedo, InterNetX
· Domain RegistrarsPopular domain companies might be part of a new public company in 2023. Some domain name companies you use might be part of a newly traded public company next year. United Internet plans to spin off IONOS next year with an initial public ... Continue Reading2 Comments
