The company failed to show trademark rights before the domain was acquired, leading to a finding of reverse domain name hijacking. A World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) panelist concluded that Katek AG, a German electronics manufacturer, engaged in reverse domain name hijacking when it tried to wrest the domain katek.com from its current registrant. Domain … Read more
One of the domains was sold through Afternic’s Fast Transfer. A pro se litigant has filed a lawsuit against GoDaddy, alleging the company improperly transferred domain names from his account. The complaint, filed in federal court, claims two of the plaintiff’s domains were moved without authorization. According to the complaint, one domain, PanacheWineCellars.com, was transferred … Read more
ICANN will study the risks of matching domain names across web3 namespaces ICANN has announced the formation of a technical study group to examine integrations between traditional DNS top-level domains and identical names used in alternative naming systems, such as web3 namespaces. The initiative aims to clarify the technical, security, and policy implications of offering … Read more
ICANN’s latest tax return reveals details about highly paid employees and contractors. ICANN has released its 2025 tax return for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025. The filed return provides an overview of the organization’s revenue, expenses, employee compensation, and payments to outside contractors and law firms for the year. The filing shows … Read more
Platform helps top-level domain applicants resolve contention sets before applications are revealed. Early Warning Report, a new platform designed to help applicants in the latest top-level domain (TLD) round manage potential contention sets, officially launched today. This TLD round differs significantly from the 2012 cycle. Previously, applicants who sought the same string could negotiate directly … Read more
Take this advice before it’s too late. Businesses routinely hire web developers, design agencies, or IT firms to build and manage their websites. But too often the domain name—one of the most valuable digital assets a company owns—is registered in the contractor’s name or held under the contractor’s control. When those relationships end, the results … Read more
At long last, Dish launches its TLD for Latinos. The .latino top-level domain officially entered its sunrise period today, giving trademark holders the first opportunity to secure domain names before the general public. The sunrise window runs through June 11. Rather than offering an early access or premium launch phase, the .latino rollout moves directly … Read more
More cases decided, including some involving hundreds of domains. The number of UDRP decisions in the first quarter of this year rose 15% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to GigaLaw’s Domain Dispute Digest. Across the five UDRP providers, panels issued rulings in 2,231 cases during the quarter. GigaLaw contributor Doug Isenberg … Read more
Cybersquatting panel orders domain name to be transferred to the late chef’s foundation. Julia Child. Photo: Lynn Gilbert, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, established to preserve and promote the culinary legacy of the late chef Julia Child, has been awarded control of the domain … Read more
Company’s aftermarket revenue up just slightly, blames lack of big transactions it had a year ago. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) reported first-quarter results on Thursday afternoon, showing modest top-line growth and mixed performance across its business segments. Total revenue for the quarter reached $1.3 billion, a 6% increase compared with the same period a year earlier. … Read more
