A Resolution Institute auDRP panel has found the City of Parramatta guilty of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking in a decision handed down today. The Council had filed an auDRP Proceeding in the hope of securing a valuable place name domain parramatta.com.au without having to buy … [Read more...] about Panel finds City of Parramatta Guilty of RDNH
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Domain Name Disputes: Do’s and Dont’s
Domain Name Disputes can succeed or fail depending on your approach. Well known and distinguished domain name panellist, Neil Brown QC shares his tips on what to do, and what not to do - Domain Name Disputes 1. Remember to use evidence. Parties on both sides frequently … [Read more...] about Domain Name Disputes: Do’s and Dont’s
Court Orders Domain Name Co to Pay $1.95 million
The Federal Court has ordered Domain Corp Pty Ltd and Domain Name Agency Pty Ltd (also trading as Domain Name Register) to pay a combined total of $1.95 million for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law. The claim focused on domain name "renewal invoices" which were … [Read more...] about Court Orders Domain Name Co to Pay $1.95 million
Launch of Hall of Shame
Hall of Shame - Today we are pleased to announce the launch of Hall of Shame our listing of auDRP Complainants that have been found to have engaged in RDNH (Reverse Domain Name Hijacking). This is the first site of its kind in Australia and is largely inspired by … [Read more...] about Launch of Hall of Shame
The value of trademarks to domain name owners
The Value of Trademarks - We are often asked about trademarks and whether they are worth the investment. The simple answer is yes. Benefits of Trademarks In order to understand the value of trademarks, you need to understand their benefits, these include: 1. Increases value … [Read more...] about The value of trademarks to domain name owners