The operators of the domain FPutin.com have rebranded as FuckPutin.com, eager to roll out an NFT that reflects the Russian dictator’s aggression in Ukraine. In doing so, they are stating that 50% goes to a fund in Ukraine. Note: We have not and cannot verify such claims and advise anyone willing to spend money on [...] Continue reading →

The operators of the premium domain Datacenters.com have applied for the registration of the matching mark, DATACENTERS.COM. The application at the USPTO involves four distinct applications, each for different classes; the mark consists of a design plus words: The mark consists of a diamond positioned inside a broken outline of a diamond, with the diamond [...] Continue reading →

If you consider yourself a “business man” then stay away from other businesses’ trademarks. The hilarious response filed by the Respondent in the UDRP against Bitmex.group emphasizes the ballsy attitude of cybersquatters. BitMEX is a crypto exchange platform and a registered trademark of HDR Global Trading Limited. They operate from the domain name Bitmex.com. While [...] Continue reading →

Domain names with a BIN price, as opposed to an offer lander or other negotiations form sell faster. According to Sedo, over 70% of domain sales involve domains with fixed, buy-it-now (BIN) prices. Not everyone likes negotiations; many sales complete on a buyer’s “whim” as long as the price is right, so why not set [...] Continue reading →

An FBI raid has taken down a trio of domains pointing to a cybercrime nest, RaidForums. According to the report, the seizure of the RaidForums website, a popular marketplace for cybercriminals to buy and sell hacked data, brought unsealed criminal charges against RaidForums’ founder and chief administrator, Diogo Santos Coelho, aged 21, of Portugal. Coelho [...] Continue reading →

Sedo executives are on the road again, following the pandemic’s drop. Tech shows are opening up; two weeks ago, it was Cloudfest, now it’s London’s iGB conference, an iGaming event. From April 13th to 14th, some of the tech industry’s best and brightest will attend, to discuss affiliate gaming, e-gaming, and internet gaming opportunities. Sedo’s [...] Continue reading →

When you pick a domain containing a well-known mark, you’ll face the consequences, sooner or later. In the case of Etrades.com the domain was auctioned off on NameJet, following a quick hold by New Ventures Services, the domain repository arm of Network Solutions. That auction closed at $5,099 dollars. Source: NameBio. Fast-forward four years with [...] Continue reading →