Network Solutions domain monopoly continues after more ICANN delays. The domain registration market was to be opened for competition in June after a testing period with limited competition starting in April. However, ICANN has delayed the process again until at least July 16. Network Solutions is trying to maintain ownership over their domain name [...] Continue reading →

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently held a conference in which they voted to endorse plans outlawing cybersquatting. Some critics claim the measures were too harsh and favored larger corporations instead of small businesses. [...] Continue reading →

The domain name competition was supposed to have started on April 26, but Network Solutions says the companies who were supposed to test the system have withheld the necessary software. All five companies are still waiting for their chance to secure a market share. Network Solutions spokesperson claims that the transition is delicate [...] Continue reading →

A newly formed body, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), published a report recommending actions that would stop trademark and domain name abuse by cybersquatters. WIPO officials said that domain name disputes currently in court would not be affected by the new recommendations. [...] Continue reading →

Apple sent their lawyers to Canada to demand a 17 year old schoolboy hand over the domain name appleimac.com. Abdul Traya was running his own apple-based website from the domain and demanded Apple give his school 30 i-macs in exchange for the name. In court, Apple agreed to pay legal costs and a [...] Continue reading →

The Marie Curie charity lost its domain name when they claimed Network Solutions failed to notify them that their domain name renewal fee was due. The site went up for grabs and a hard core pornography company bought it. Marie Curie has called and mailed Network Solutions, but has yet to receive a [...] Continue reading →

Network Solution’s control of the domain name registration process has ended. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the inclusion of five new companies as Domain Registrars. On June 24, the process will be open to other accredited Domain Registrars. [...] Continue reading →