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On February 8, 2024, I received an email from SnapNames stating that a domain I had previously ordered was available for purchase at a BIN auction for $25,000. Hours later, I purchased the domain. A few hours later, I was told the payment failed to complete—not sure why, as I had the funds...

On February 8, 2024, I received an email from SnapNames stating that a domain I had previously ordered was available for purchase at a BIN auction for $25,000. Hours later, I purchased the domain. A few hours later, I was told the payment failed to complete—not sure why, as I had the funds...

I have some domains under a personal account, but for legal protection and accounting purposes, I need to make sure that, from a legal standpoint, they are registered under my company. What would be the correct way to do this? Is it enough to change the whois information, or do I need to create...

I have some domains under a personal account, but for legal protection and accounting purposes, I need to make sure that, from a legal standpoint, they are registered under my company. What would be the correct way to do this? Is it enough to change the whois information, or do I need to create...

How often do we see posts about domain names being saved in wrongful UDRP's, you might read alot on here but you don't see the thousands every year that are lost as domain investors purchase Trademarked Domains - Project Your Domain Investments by following this handy post...

How often do we see posts about domain names being saved in wrongful UDRP's, you might read alot on here but you don't see the thousands every year that are lost as domain investors purchase Trademarked Domains - Project Your Domain Investments by following this handy post...

Happy New Year, domain enthusiasts! As we welcome 2024, we have a lot of opportunities and challenges ahead of us in the domain industry. But before we dive into the new year, let's take a look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of 2023. One of the most notable trends of last year...

Happy New Year, domain enthusiasts! As we welcome 2024, we have a lot of opportunities and challenges ahead of us in the domain industry. But before we dive into the new year, let's take a look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of 2023. One of the most notable trends of last year...

Can I get into trouble if I owned a domain name of a major city's airport [city]airport.com. The city has only one international airport, but it uses dash for its website: [city]-airport.com

Can I get into trouble if I owned a domain name of a major city's airport [city]airport.com. The city has only one international airport, but it uses dash for its website: [city]-airport.com

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the Office’s seizure of the website domain for Coin Dispute Network, a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery company exposed during an investigation that has identified multiple victims in Manhattan and dozens more across the country...

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the Office’s seizure of the website domain for Coin Dispute Network, a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery company exposed during an investigation that has identified multiple victims in Manhattan and dozens more across the country...

UK Law Firm wins WIPO case easily on this typo domain name registered this year - Check out this story and learn more about Domain Name Disputes in this post on Robbies Blog: https://robbiesblog.com/uk-legal-firm-secures-typo-of-its-name/12464

UK Law Firm wins WIPO case easily on this typo domain name registered this year - Check out this story and learn more about Domain Name Disputes in this post on Robbies Blog: https://robbiesblog.com/uk-legal-firm-secures-typo-of-its-name/12464

This is an interesting case, especially because it was a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia against 40 domain name owners. In September 2022, Blackrock, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the owner of balckrock dot com for trademark infringement. They also included 40 other domain...

This is an interesting case, especially because it was a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia against 40 domain name owners. In September 2022, Blackrock, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the owner of balckrock dot com for trademark infringement. They also included 40 other domain...

This 2008 WIPO case against Anything.com should be one you keep a note should you ever come across a case for an aged domain vs trademark holder. https://robbiesblog.com/wipo-flashback-norsk-com-rdnh/12298

This 2008 WIPO case against Anything.com should be one you keep a note should you ever come across a case for an aged domain vs trademark holder. https://robbiesblog.com/wipo-flashback-norsk-com-rdnh/12298

I've searched and read a lot of posts but I'm still confused about certain aspects of UDRP and specifically the risks involved when purchasing premium domains with the intent to flip. I understand when the domains in question are similar to a well known brand, i.e. Apple, Facebook, Amazon etc...

I've searched and read a lot of posts but I'm still confused about certain aspects of UDRP and specifically the risks involved when purchasing premium domains with the intent to flip. I understand when the domains in question are similar to a well known brand, i.e. Apple, Facebook, Amazon etc...