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Domain name transfers: tracking your technical settings
Transferring a domain name can be more complicated than you might first expect. It’s not difficult, but you have to take care of all the fine details. In performing transfers recently, I’ve noticed that a lot of people forget about the importance of a domain name’s technical settings. Read more ›
Why isn’t there more interest amongst IP owners in blocking key terms under .xxx?
The sunrise for .xxx, the top-level domain for the adult entertainment industry, opens on 7 September 2011. We are swamped with enquiries from trademark owners, many of them new to us, seeking to protect their terms. However, we don’t see other registrars offering .xxx. Read more ›
Do big brands have the power to make or break new gTLDs?
The first application round for new gTLDs will open on 12 January 2012 and ICANN expects in 500 to 1000 applications. Already, over 120 potential bids have been announced by a variety of companies, consortia, not-for-profit organisations and government-backed initiatives. … Read more ›
What trademark holders don’t know about domains
Some trademark holders have more experience of the domain name industry than others, but there are a few common problems that we continually encounter across the spectrum. One problem which is more common than you may think is for companies to launch new brands without having first secured the associated domain names. This is incredibly risky, leaving you open to ransom by opportunists who may snap up your domain. There are also instances of companies launching a new online platform or website, promoting the new URL in advertising and merchandising, and then realising on or close to the day of launch that the new URL has not actually been established and is not ready to go live. It is vital that as part of any campaign to launch a new product or initiative any necessary domain names or sub-domains are planned, purchased or setup well in advance of launch: certain jurisdictions have a very slow process to register domains and different technical teams may need coordinating in order to effect a new sub-domain. Read more ›