What's in a product name? I predict that Research In Motion's Blackpad will suck. Why? Because it's a me-too device with a me-too domain. Research in Motion (RIM) acquired the domain name Blackpad.com, which set off a media tizzy of excitement ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Archives for August 2010
Panelist Blasts Credit Europe Bank for “Flagrant Abuse” of UDRP
· Policy & LawLawyer states that his client's interests are more important than domain owner's, so they should get the domain name. A World Intellectual Property Organization domain arbitration panelist has some harsh words for Credit Europe Bank and lawyer ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Dot VN Says It Needs to Raise Cash This Year
· Domain RegistrarsDot VN looks for cash to continue operations. Dot VN, Inc., the sole provider of .vn domain names accredited by Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), disclosed in its annual report Thursday that it must raise cash this year in order to ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Live Current Raises $370,000 Selling New Shares
· ServicesLive Current places 3.7 million shares and hires COO. Live Current Media, which owns Perfume.com, has raised $370,000 selling additional shares to accredited investors. The company sold 74 units to six different investors, with each unit including ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Top Domain Name Wire Stories of July 2010
· UncategorizedA look back at July in the domain name industry. It's hot outside here in Texas, and it was a hot month for domain name news. Here are the top 5 stories on Domain Name Wire from July, ranked by views. 1. How to Maximize Chances of Getting .Co ... Continue Reading1 Comment