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Lamborghini.ai gets UDRPed after obvious trademark infringement

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The domain Lamborghini.ai was lost via the UDRP process, as it infringes on the world-famous trademark owned by the Italian automaker. The Complainant, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and owns worldwide trademark registrations for the mark LAMBORGHINI. The disputed domain name is identical...

DomainGang 320 days ago

Domain timeline: The chronology and evolution of the domain industry

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Symbolics.com, the first registered domain name, came to life in March 1985 but before this a lot had to happen. Embark on a captivating journey that starts with the inception of ARPANET, travels through the groundbreaking creation of the DNS in 1983, and culminates in the emergence of over 1,500 domain extensions that define today's […] The ...

DomainGang 321 days ago

Teslashop.com domain registrant fought off TeslaWho won?

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The Polish registrant of Teslashop.com picked it on the drop in 2020. Tesla Inc. filed a UDRP to get the domain, citing the established use of its TESLA mark as early as in 2005. The Respondent made an interesting argument: Respondent also contends that the disputed domain namewas registered in 2006,which predatesthe earliest registration date [...

DomainGang 321 days ago

Ravioli.com: Aged pasta dish domain now in escrow

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The ravioli pasta dish is one of Italy's most exquisite foods. Loved by millions in and out of Italy, ravioli comes in several flavors for every taste. Ravioli pasta dough is typically made from flour and eggs, and the fillings can vary widely, including cheese, meat, vegetables, or a combination of these. Ravioli is often […] The post Raviol...

DomainGang 321 days ago

Rocketship.com: Reverse Domain Name Hijacking finding in UDRP

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A UDRP filed against the aged (1996) domain Rocketship.com has been decided at the WIPO. The domain was used in the past to actively provide email services. Complainant is Rocketship AB, a company registered in Sweden, while Respondent is ATTN Domain Inquiries, World Media Group, a company based in the United States. The Complainant argues […...

DomainGang 321 days ago

E.ee: Estonian single letter domain auctioned off for 220,000 euro

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The Estonian Internet Foundation (EIS) is holding an auction of reserved and single-character .ee domains, the ccTLD of Estonia. EIS blocked single letter .ee domains in 2011, along with Estonian geo-domains and country names. The ongoing auction has already delivered E.ee as a freshly registered single letter domain, for the sum of 220,000 euro ($...

DomainGang 321 days ago

Domain rebranding: Greek megacorp MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals is now Metlen

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MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals is a Greek industrial conglomerate with business units active in the sectors of metallurgy, energy and EPC. Founded in 1990, on the heels of a family business operating since 1908, the MYTILINEOS brand lasted 115 years. The company decided to rebrand as Metlen Energy & Metals, utilizing the domain name MetlenGroup...

DomainGang 322 days ago

Master of Domains 2024: The 10 guys that topped the brokerage scene in 2023

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Escrow.com, the premier provider of secure online payments, announced the winners of its annual Master of Domains awards at NamesCon Global 2024. Industry-leading broker Andrew Rosener claimed the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, marking his eighth consecutive appearance in the awards, a phenomenal achievement. Matt Barrie, Chief Executive ...

DomainGang 322 days ago

Domain Days Dubai 2024: Navigating the Sands of Change

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Early bird registration is now open for Domain Days Dubai 2024. This is a press release provided by Domain Names Dubai, an advertiser on DG. Dubai, UAE November 5th & 6th, 2024 Get ready to traverse the ever-shifting sands of the domain industry at Domain Days Dubai 2024! Set your compasses for the […] The post Domain Days Dubai 2024: N...

DomainGang 322 days ago

Domain sightings: My piece of cake move in NYC

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Piece of cake! They are called "NYC most-loved movers" or at least that's what the moving van says. Moving and storage is big business in every big city and it's even bigger in New York. In another domain sighting, Piece of Cake Moving & Storage are parked across from Alexander Hamilton's grave. The company uses […] The post Domain sighti...

DomainGang 323 days ago

Brannans shares list of ultra-premium domains in auction

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Brannans, the domain brokerage founded by domain investor and broker, David Clements, announced a big list of ultra-premium domains currently in auction. The auction requires registration to commence bidding on these domains. Here's a list of these top notch domain names offered via the Brannans auction: Batteries.com Picasso.com Coastline.com Sant...

DomainGang 323 days ago

Eliot beats Elliott in domain UDRP

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The name Elliott is a male first name with alternate spellings, such as Elliot and Eliot. A UDRP case involving the domain name EliotMgmt.com was filed by Elliott Investment Management L.P., an investment management firm that owns the trademark for ELLIOTT. The Respondent, Brandon Won, is an individual who owns a company called Eliot Consulting [&#...

DomainGang 323 days ago

#Sedo : Domain sales report | June 11, 2024 FitFast.com sold for $28,333 dollars

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Sedo domain sales report: Top sale is FitFast.com that was sold for $28,333 dollars. Welcome to the latest domain sales report by Sedo; this time we cover the week ending on June 11, 2024. This information has been provided by Sedo.com, kind sponsors of DomainGang. The Sedo marketplace sells great domains 24/7 providing a great […] The post #...

DomainGang 323 days ago

Fun fact: New ICANN CEO was born in autonomous island

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ICANN picked Kurt Erik Kurtis Lindqvist as the new President and CEO, after almost two years of having an interim officer. The new ICANN President and CEO is an established technocrat with impressive qualifications and tenure, making him the perfect fit for his new position with ICANN. But not many know that Lindqvist was born […] The post Fu...

DomainGang 323 days ago

Apple Intelligence: Matching .com domain name up for sale

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At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new collection of AI features designed for the iPhone, Mac, and other devices. Beginning later this year, users can expect a more conversational Siri, personalized AI-generated "Genmoji," and GPT-4o integration, allowing Siri to leverage OpenAI's chatbot for complex queries it can't handle on its o...

DomainGang 324 days ago

NYC day 4: Edge of NY, 9/11 Memorial Museum, and an acid trip at the Summit One Vanderbilt

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My trip to New York ends today, as I'm catching Jet Blue back home. Day 4 at NYC was busy and exciting, from the moment I had my double shot cappuccino in the morning, to the final drinks before getting on Summit One Vanderbilt for an audiovisual acid trip! I was able to also notice […] The post NYC day 4: Edge of NY, 9/11 Memorial Museum, an...

DomainGang 324 days ago

NYC day 3: Priceless art at MoMA, avocado, and some Greek souvlaki for dinner

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Day 3 in Nueva York has been a blast. What a better way to start the day than with some amazing art, collected under one hood: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA.) Operating from the domain name MoMA.org, it hosts priceless art that if it were to be evaluated, some of it would be in […] The post NYC day 3: Priceless art at MoMA, avocado, and some...

DomainGang 325 days ago

NYC day 2: Frank Schilling vibes, new DG logo, and a HUGE dot

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Day two of my New York trip involved going back to the Met for some unfinished business. The museum has extensive collections of Greek and Egyptian art, my top two favorites. Strangely, I came across the domain name VisitCaymanIslands.com on a tour bus. Frank Schilling would be proud! I hope Frank's doing well these days, […] The post NYC day...

DomainGang 326 days ago

NYC: A few things that I SAW

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I'm currently in New York, a city I haven't been to since right before the beginning of the pandemic. There's always things to do in the Big Apple and summer is meant to be spent with family and friends, so no NamesCon for me (unless it goes back to Vegas in January/February.) Last night we […] The post NYC: A few things that I SAW appeared f...

DomainGang 327 days ago

The REAL new Moniker!

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Two days ago we presented the new Moniker, or at least what we believed at the time to be the latest Moniker.com launch. Unfortunately, that was the old (current) Moniker as not every account was instantly transitioned to the new account management system. We regret the error and appreciate the correction sent over by Moniker.com. […] The pos...

DomainGang 329 days ago

HioBeech.com and BayAreaBeech.com UDRP ends with Reverse Domain Name Hijacking finding

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Textron Innovations owns the BEECHCRAFT trademark since 1963; they filed a UDRP to get the domains Hiobeech.com and BayAreabeech.com. The Respondent said: Respondent is an FAA-Certified Flight Instructor providing legitimate services for Beechcraft aircraft, including pre-purchase inspections, flight training, and relocation services. The website h...

DomainGang 329 days ago

The Top 10 ccTLDs powering the European domain market

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Europe is a diverse continent with a robust digital landscape, home to over 740 million inhabitants and characterized by a high-speed digital ecosystem. This environment has led to the prominence of country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) as important markers of trust and local presence. Here are some facts and figures: In 2024, country code top-le...

DomainGang 329 days ago

#Sedo : Domain sales report | June 4, 2024 RKX.com sold for $100,000 dollars

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Sedo domain sales report: Top sale is RKX.com that was sold for $100,000 dollars. Welcome to the latest domain sales report by Sedo; this time we cover the week ending on June 4, 2024. This information has been provided by Sedo.com, kind sponsors of DomainGang. The Sedo marketplace sells great domains 24/7 providing a great […] The post #Sedo...

DomainGang 329 days ago

Domain Days Dubai: Upcoming event aims at excelling again in 2024

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In April, Munir Badr, the founder of Domain Days Dubai, announced the 2024 dates for the show's return to the popular venue where it launched last yearthe Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah. Domain Days Dubai is a DG sponsor. Scheduled for November 5 & 6, 2024, Domain Days Dubai is the domain industry event in the […] The post Domain Days Duba...

DomainGang 330 days ago

Atom.com adds AtomConnect.com to its brand

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Atom, formerly known as Squadhelp, has announced AtomConnect, a new multi-layer network of tools that includes a domain distribution network. Atom.com is clearly going after GoDaddy's lunch with the latter, aiming to partner with "hundreds of companies, including registrars and startup service providers, to distribute domains and dramatically incre...

DomainGang 330 days ago

Sedo: Most searched keywords for May 2024

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Sedo shared the latest information about the most searched keywords on the Sedo.com marketplace, in the month of May 2024. Remember: Our sponsor manages an extensive collection of millions of domain names, running the Sedo.com marketplace that simplifies the process of purchasing and selling domains, catering to both investors and end-users. What w...

DomainGang 330 days ago

DNWE has been acquired by DomainManage

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DNWE, the semi-private domain platform designed with investor-driven transactions in mind, has been acquired. The new owners, DomainManage.com, announced the news via direct mail to DNWE members. It's an odd situation, as DomainManage.com itself is up for sale! Founder Ryan De Corsie Ewen announced that both DomainManage.co.uk and DomainManage.com ...

DomainGang 330 days ago

New Moniker: Twenty years later, registrar attempts a strong comeback

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Twenty years ago, Moniker was considered the most secure domain registrar. Domain investors who wanted to sleep well at night, moved their domains to Moniker.com; transfers out required manual actions of its staff, after a strict verification protocol. Moniker wasn't the cheapest registrar at the time and on average a .com cost $2 or more […]...

DomainGang 331 days ago

Domain keyword trends: The great Logo gold rush has begun!

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Shane Cultra‘s recent sale of the three-word domain YourLogoHere.com for a whopping $45,888 dollars sparked a fresh frenzy among domain investors. As word spread about Shane's impressive return on investment, owners of much longer domains containing the word "logo" are now scrambling to cash in on what they perceive as the next big thing in [...

DomainGang 331 days ago

.XYZ Celebrates 10th Anniversary with exclusive .XYZ branded Tesla Cybertruck

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Los Angeles, CA June 2, 2024 .XYZ, the innovative leader in domain name services, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of unprecedented success in the domain name industry. In celebration of this milestone, .XYZ founder Daniel Negari has acquired an exclusive .XYZ branded Tesla Cybertruck, showcasing the brand's commitme...

DomainGang 332 days ago

From China to the US: Telepathy acquired the domain RWT.com

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The aged, three letter domain RWT.com was acquired by Telepathy, owners of a quality domain portfolio. Registered in 1996, RWT.com was in the possession of a Chinese domain registrant, since at least 2015. RWT is a three letter acronym that appears to be used by dozens of companies in the US and internationally, making it […] The post From Ch...

DomainGang 333 days ago

Theo.xyz: Domain sale went to new money start-up

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The recent sale of Theo.xyz for $19,888 dollars was presented with tongue-in-cheek commentary by the seller, TonyNames. Tony scored a legit sale and joked about it being some type of behind-the-scenes transaction involving the .xyz TLD founder, Daniel Negari. What is this all about? Conspiracy theorists have wrongfully accused Indian domain investo...

DomainGang 333 days ago

Domainer careers: Aaron Oxborrow leaves NamebaseHQ

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Aaron Oxborrow, developer and founder of Domain.io, announced that today it's his last day at NamebaseHQ. The company was acquired by Namecheap in 2022, indicating that the 2nd largest domain registrar in the world was tapping the blockchain resources; its launch of Spaceship.com followed. Aaron Oxborrow said that he'll be taking a few days off [&#...

DomainGang 334 days ago

From tiny to colossal: A spectrum of domain brand sizes!

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Selling your domains efficiently requires a central platform to present them on. Your domain name portfolio deserves a dedicated domain of its own and what's a better name than one which ends with the "domains" keyword? One must demonstrate the size or importance of their domain portfolio, however, hence the need for a size-declaring prefix. [̷...

DomainGang 334 days ago

Inera.cloud: Ironic UDRP decision after Respondent complying

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A not-yet 18 year old from Poland registered the domain Inera.cloud. A Swedish company filed a UDRP claiming rights to the mark since 2010. In full panic mode, the Respondent communicated to the WIPO panel that they are eager to comply with the request to transfer the domain: On February 29, 2024, Respondent stated in […] The post Inera.cloud...

DomainGang 335 days ago

Upcoming Sedo auction: Submit your .IO domains for maximum exposure!

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It's almost summer and Sedo has scheduled a dot .IO auction for those of you who want to submit their British Indian Ocean Territory domain names for maximum exposure! The Sedo .IO auction runs between June 6th to June 13th, 2024, so better send in your domains as soon as possible to be considered. Note: […] The post Upcoming Sedo auction: Su...

DomainGang 335 days ago

The IONOS House of Brands

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In 2018, the hosting business operated by 1&1 was rebranded as IONOS. Last year, the company went public at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Andreas Maurer, Head of Public Relations at IONOS, recently noted that even in Germany, few people outside of the cloud and hosting space are familiar with the full range of companies under […] The post...

DomainGang 336 days ago

StatenIslandOralSurgery.com: From a $100k asking price to a UDRP

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In 2012, Staten Island Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery hired a developer for its web site, operating from the domain StatenIslandOralSurgery.com. The agreement was canceled in 2023 upon which the company found out that the domain had been transferred to the developer. The two parties negotiated a sale, with the developer seeking $100,000 dollars tha...

DomainGang 336 days ago

Sedo: Sales results of the LLL domain auction topped by SHD.org

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Sedo held a week-long auction of three letter domain names, spanning .com, .net, and .org TLDs. The auction took place from May 16-23, 2024. The auction attracted 181 domain submissions and the results are in. A total of 25 LLL domain names were sold for a grand total of $19,652 dollars (converted from various currencies.) […] The post Sedo: ...

DomainGang 337 days ago

#Sedo : Domain sales report | May 28 2024 Augen.de sold for 20,000 euro

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Sedo domain sales report: Top sale is that of Augen.de that was sold for 20,000 euro ($21,722 dollars.) Welcome to the latest domain sales report by Sedo; this time we cover the week ending on May 28, 2024. This information has been provided by Sedo.com, kind sponsors of DomainGang. The Sedo marketplace sells great domains […] The post #Sedo ...

DomainGang 337 days ago

Escrow.com shares new pricing structure

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Escrow.com has released a new pricing structure that takes place later this week. Note: Escrow.com is a sponsor of DomainGang. Beginning May 31st, the standard escrow fee change and will take effect for all customers including those with previous agreements. For customers using the Escrow.com APIs to create transactions, the new pricing structure w...

DomainGang 337 days ago

ICQ.com: Historic chat platform to stop working in June

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ICQ, the historic instant messenger platform created in the 1990s, will stop working next month. An announcement on ICQ.com states that on June 26th ICQ will no longer function. The message prompts current ICQ users to use VK Messenger and VK Workspace, both Russian platforms. Originally developed by Israeli company Mirabilis in 1996, the IM [̷...

DomainGang 338 days ago

Mike Robertson: An interview with Australias most well-liked domain broker

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Mike Robertson is hands down one of the most likable professionals in the domain industry. He's also, in our opinion, the most well-liked domain broker from Australia, due to his eagerness to be helpful towards fresh starters and established domainers alike. As a domain industry professional, Mike's been around for a good two decades and […] ...

DomainGang 338 days ago

Rund um Kln 2024: Go Team Sedo!

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Bike racing is one of the best aerobic sports. If you learned how to ride a bike as a kid, you never forget the art of getting back on the saddle. Team Sedo took advantage, once again, of the great late spring weather in Germany and participated in a public bike race in Cologne, Rund […] The post Rund um Kln 2024: Go Team Sedo! appeared first...

DomainGang 339 days ago

Workday.media: Failed UDRP showcases weakness of most ultra-generic domains

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Workday, Inc., filed a UDRP against the domain name Workday.media, on the basis of a registered mark for WORKDAY from 2007. The disputed domain was registered in 2024 and the Complainant operates from the domain Workday.com. The Complainant lost the UDRP despite no response being filed by the Respondent. Here's what the Forum (NAF) panelist […...

DomainGang 340 days ago

SmartCatch.com: NameFind won UDRP with a finding of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking

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In a UDRP filed against the domain SmartCatch.com, the Complainant, SMARTCATCH, failed to prove that the Respondent, NameFind LLC, registered and used it bad faith. The three member Panel at the WIPO found that the Respondent had acquired the domain name before the Complainant had any trademark rights and that "smartcatch" is a generic term. [̷...

DomainGang 341 days ago

.XYZ to celebrate decade in existence with 1/2 penny special!

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The world's most controversial gTLD, .XYZ celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 2nd. Introduced on June 2, 2014 by XYZ.COM LLC it quickly gained popularity, partly due to its broad applicability and the promotion by various tech companies and startups. XYZ.COM LLC is a registry operator founded by domain investor and entrepreneur, Daniel Negari. ...

DomainGang 342 days ago

Hopin.com: How a British company hopped from .to to .in to the coveted .com for six figures!

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British company Hopin had quite the journey in recent years. They started on Hopin.to, only to "upgrade" to the shorter domain hack Hop.in. That transition to an Indian ccTLD cost them $50,000 dollars in 2020, on the heels of a $6.5 million dollar funding round. But then, they had an awakening: Time to get the […] The post Hopin.com: How a Br...

DomainGang 342 days ago

InterNetX: Tech TLDs for your digital identity

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The global tech industry is transforming the world's economy, systems, and daily lives. Today's tech landscape is incredibly diverse, covering sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, health tech, and software as a service (SaaS). Each sector drives innovation and changes how we interact with technology. In this digital age, tech compani...

DomainGang 342 days ago

Shufti Pro and .MUSIC partner to authenticate music identities against AI impersonation

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Dot .MUSIC, the trusted, safe and secure top-level domain name and verified MusicID for the global music community and industry made an announcement regarding its collaboration with Shufti Pro. Shufti Pro and .MUSIC partner to authenticate music identities and protect global music community against AI impersonation: In the new age of AI-powered mus...

DomainGang 343 days ago
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