CNN is reporting an attempted domain name hijacking at gun point. According to a CNN report a social media influencer convinced his cousin to break into the home of a domain name owner and threaten him at gun point in order to obtain a transfer of the domain name. The Court heard … [Read more...] about Domain Name Hijacking Takes a new approach
Archives for April 2019
auDA Responds to Final PRP Report
Following an extensive policy review process started in 2017, the auDA Policy Review Panel (PRP) handed down its final report last month. Today auDA responded to the report ruling out the most contentious elements of the PRP final report, and calling for public comment on its … [Read more...] about auDA Responds to Final PRP Report
auDRP Panel Slaps Down Generic Term Claim
A three member WIPO panel has found in favour of the Respondent who registered the generic word makegood.com.au, and found that the Complainant had engaged in Reverse Domain Name Hijacking. The Background The dispute revolved around the domain makegood.com.au which is a … [Read more...] about auDRP Panel Slaps Down Generic Term Claim
PRP Submission Due Soon
auDA's PRP has released its final report for public consultation. There are significant changes proposed, so it is essential that the PRP and the auDA Board hear from relevant stakeholders. The official statement from the auDA Website is below: The PRP strongly encourages the … [Read more...] about PRP Submission Due Soon