While browsing the WIPO archives I came across a decision that caught my attention: B & S Limited v. Gabor Varga and Jozsef Petho Although I'm subscribed to the daily newsletter I must have missed that one which was published back in January. Gabor Varga and Jozsef Petho have registered a very large number of IE domains over the past year or so and while some of them may be … [Read more...] about EUBrowser Loses UDRP – buy-sell.ie
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Where are all the domains?
If you were to give a cursory glance at the top list on WebHosting.info you would have to be forgiven for not thinking that there are some very odd patterns: A disproportionate number of the nameservers listed would appear to belong to domain parking companies, while the remainder would probably have a large percentage of "parked" domains as well. While there is nothing … [Read more...] about Where are all the domains?
Dot Asia – Ramping up for launch
The dot.asia registry team are currently touring the globe to promote and inform the domain market about the next big thing. When you take into consideration the overall Asian market, then it's easy to see how the new regional domain could become an important force. Dot asia have the distinct advantage of having been able to observe both the .eu launch and that of … [Read more...] about Dot Asia – Ramping up for launch
Cork Wins ADR
I was delighted to see that Cork has won its ADR for Cork.eu against Traffic Web Holding BV. John has covered the ADR in more detail. … [Read more...] about Cork Wins ADR
Eu – One year on – Dangerous Predictions
The .eu namespace has been operational for almost a year at this point. In the intervening period we've seen a lot of very upset people, as Eurid's management of both Sunrise and Landrush led to thousands of domains being warehoused. During the same year we also saw the launch of .mobi, which is aimed at the mobile internet. Although the launch of .xxx was put on ice there … [Read more...] about Eu – One year on – Dangerous Predictions
EU Price Drop – Where is it?
We're now into January 2007 but most of the big registrars don't seem to have made any change to their pricing on .eu The only price drop I've found so far was with Joker.com Has anyone else dropped the price? … [Read more...] about EU Price Drop – Where is it?
The .eu Price Drop – Not all rosy
A couple of short weeks ago Eurid announced that the wholesale rate for .eu domains would drop. The fact that the drop is by a factor of 50% has provoked some interesting reactions. The question that needs to be asked, however, is whether the price drop is simply an attempt by Eurid to boost numbers. When a new TLD or ccTLD opens you can expect there to be a high level of … [Read more...] about The .eu Price Drop – Not all rosy
CyberSquatters Get Slapped
It's nice to see squatters getting slapped by the Czech court. The recent decision (02438) is an incredibly long and detailed document, however it makes for compelling reading - especially if you or your company have been targetted by squatters. The basic details are as follows: Ask.eu was granted to a company, First Internet Technology Limited, on the basis of a Benelux … [Read more...] about CyberSquatters Get Slapped
Domain Status Updated For Squatters
John has posted about the change of status on the 74 thousand Ovidio domains, but Eurid has been deathly silent. The biggest problem that Eurid face at this juncture is not how many EU politicos visit their offices, but whether anyone in the industry has any respect left for them. The number of .eu applications that have been rejected on wholly spurious grounds is growing … [Read more...] about Domain Status Updated For Squatters
EURID ADR Shows Common Sense?
The panelist decision in the ADR case of f-zero is well worth reading. It's probably the first decision to show that common sense may yet prevail, though at what cost? Not everyone can afford the legal costs involved in an ADR dispute. As I've mentioned previously, Eurid / PWC's validation process is anything but perfect with applicants being sent cryptic and unhelpful … [Read more...] about EURID ADR Shows Common Sense?