Think UDRP panels are inconsistent? Here's proof. If you think UDRP panel decisions are inconsistent, look no further than three cases involving New York grocer The Food Emporium. It filed three separate actions under UDRP for FoodEmporium.com, ... Continue Reading7 Comments
July Issue of Modern Domainer Ships Soon
· UncategorizedLatest issue of Modern Domainer features domain blogs. The July issue of Modern Domainer magazine will be shipping soon, and Domain Name Wire got a sneak peek. The issue tips the scales at well over 100 pages and is Modern Domainer's biggest issue ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Can Marchex Pull it Off?
· Domain ParkingLocal search evangelist pushes forward with Adhere. Is it enough? Marchex (NASDAQ: MCHX), the company that helped make domain portfolio sales popular with its purchase of Yun Ye's portfolio, is moving forward with its local ad plans by integrating two ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Acronym Domain Name Owners Stave Off Attacks
· Policy & LawOwners of three and four character domain names win UDRP decisions. Owning short domain names comes with risks. They are prized domains, and many people want to get their hands on them. The owner of Ace.com recently won its case, but the assaults ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Review: “The Domain Game” Book Released
· UncategorizedLong-awaited book about the domain name industry released today. What do you get when you take current reporting about the domain name industry, put it into the hands of an accomplished journalist, and give him a year to research and write about it? ... Continue Reading15 Comments
The Domain Game Books Releases Soon
· ServicesDavid Kesmodel's book to be released soon, more information released. Wall Street Journal reporter David Kesmodel's book about the domain industry, "The Domain Game", will be released soon. He just launched a web site about the book at ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Frank Schilling’s Defensive Patent
· Policy & LawLegendary domainer's patent-pending system could fend off ISP redirects. On April 24, 2006, domain name portfolio owner Frank Schilling filed a patent application for "Generic top-level domain re-routing system" with the help of attorney John ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Media Confusion Over a Parked Domain Name
· Domain ParkingFrank Schilling benefits from television screw up (again). Peter Askew over at Domainer's Gazette made an astute discovery earlier this week: ABC News featured one of Frank Schilling's parked domain names in a news segment, thinking it was an actual ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Hey, Take a Chill Pill!
· UncategorizedThe domain industry isn't perfect, but you need not run for the hills. I got a kick out of a message posted on Rick Schwartz's blog after he announced he would stop blogging: I hope you all realize what is going on here. The message should be loud ... Continue Reading18 Comments
Survey Focus: Most Influential Person in Domains
· ServicesHere's a focus on a new question on the 3rd Annual Domain Name Wire survey. Over 300 people have already completed the 3rd annual Domain Name Wire survey. If you haven't done so yet, please take 3 minutes to complete the survey. You will be eligible ... Continue Reading5 Comments