February 25: updated status of sunrise periods and trademark claims notification … - As we previously reported to you (click here to view April 29, 2013 TLD article), the internet is expanding to include hundreds of new top-level-domains (TLDs) (examples of TLDs as we know them today include .com, .net. and .org – i.e., the term that is to the right of the "dot"). While the only certainty at that time was that the launch was inevitable, like it or not, it's finally here (click here to view January 9, 2014 Sunrise article). Frost Brown Todd will be sending out ... read more ...

The gTLDs are coming! - Trademark owners should be aware that, as of the date of this posting, the “sunrise” periods are open for 43 new top-level domain names. A list of the domains and pertinent dates can be found here, and includes TLDs such as .bike, .shoes, .company, and .buzz. To be eligible to register a domain name during the sunrise period under any of the new TLDs, a mark owner must first register its mark with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) as discussed in the March 2013 issue of Incontestable. ... read more ...

Independent Report Maps Possible Way Forward in Mitigating Domain Name … – ag-IP - LOS ANGELES - An independent report commissioned by The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has offered a set of concrete recommendations on how to mitigate potential risks of domain name collisions. According to ICANN, a name collision occurs when an attempt to resolve a name used in a private name space results in a query to the public Domain Name System (DNS). “This report takes an in-depth look at the collision issue and the potential risks and impacts, and gives us ... read more ...

Small Business Owners are Gaining Headway with New Domains. Is Your … - February 2014 marked the official launch of new top-level domains (TLDs), or domain extensions, available for registration thus forever changing the Internet namespace. Ranging from industry to geographic location, over 25 new TLDs are now available and the number continues to rise. Small business owners specifically have recognized the opportunity to better brand themselves online and have jumped at the chance to register a unique and custom domain name. With this new development on the Web, it ... read more ...

ICANN Publishes Study On Mitigating Risks of DNS Collisions & Opens … - An independent report commissioned by ICANN, Mitigating the Risk of DNS Namespace Collisions, has offered a set of concrete recommendations on how to mitigate potential risks of domain name collisions A name collision occurs when an attempt to resolve a name used in a private name space results in a query to the public Domain Name System (DNS). “This report takes an in-depth look at the collision issue and the potential risks and impacts, and gives us some very clear advice aimed at how to ... read more ...

RightoftheDot.com Resolves Contention On New gTLD .One In Single Sealed … - RightOfTheDot™, LLC, one of the most well-known domain industry auction Internet consulting and advisement firms, announced today that they and their partner Escrow.com, have facilitated the contention set auction of the new gTLD Web address “.One,” which is expected to be one of the most sought-after new TLD (Top Level Domain) properties on the Internet. The winning bidder for the new TLD extension is One.com, which will act as the worldwide registry for .One domains.  They will ... read more ...

Name.com Fast-Tracks Marketing Of New Domain Names As An Official Sponsor … - DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Award-winning domain name services provider Name.com likes to stand out from the crowd. The registrar announced that it has seized an opportunity to do just that—Name.com has signed on as an official sponsor of the New Zealand bobsled team, creating a unique opportunity to highlight its new top-level domains (TLDs). Along with the new TLDs .XYZ, .NINJA, .CLUB, .BUZZ, .HIV and .KIWI, the registrar will serve as an official sponsor of the team for the 2014 season. Check ... read more ...

Neustar Launches First Site Under ‘.Neustar’ – Its Own Branded TLD - Neustar Launches First .neustar Site: nic.neustarFor 20 years, the Internet has known just 22 domain name extensions, such as .com, .net and .org. Starting this year, however, thousands of branded and generic top level domains (TLDs) like .Citibank, .kpmg, .nyc, .club, .buzz and .uno will change the online landscape. To lead the way, we launched .neustar this week, kicking off our own branded TLD with a new webpage at nic.neustar. As the leader in the new TLD registry space, we’re ... read more ...

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New Lightweight Target Designator for the US Army - BAE Systems HAMMER precision targeting system successfully completes Critical Design Review for the U.S. Army’s JETS program. Photo: BAE SystemsBAE Systems has completed the U.S. Army’s Critical Design Review for its HAMMER precision targeting system, one of two candidates for the Army’s the Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) program’s Target Location Designation System (TLDS) system. JETS is an Army-led, joint-interest program with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps.Current systems ... read more ...

Design Review Shows BAE Systems’ HAMMER Solution on Target - NASHUA, N.H. BAE Systems’ HAMMER™ precision targeting system successfully completed the U.S. Army’s Critical Design Review for its Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) Target Location Designation System (TLDS) program. This review of the system’s design and capability is a key milestone as the company works toward providing dismounted soldiers and operators with a lightweight and cost-effective solution. BAE Systems' HAMMER precision ... read more ...

“.Baku” – Should Azerbaijan care? - Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 14 By Tim Tal - Trend: For now, Azerbaijan's "whois" service has over 20,000 first-level domains registered, and the number of course grows every year. In January of 2013, there were over 16,000 top-level domains registered - a 24.5 percent increase compared to 2012. In 2011, the figure stood at over 15,000 domain names. From the beginning of 2014, over a thousand of top-level domains have been registered in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan, like other countries, has its ... read more ...

“.Baku” is available – would you like to register? - By Tim Tal For now, Azerbaijan's "whois" service has over 20,000 first-level domains registered, and the number of course grows every year. In January of 2013, there were over 16,000 top-level domains registered - a 24.5 percent increase compared to 2012. In 2011, the figure stood at over 15,000 domain names. From the beginning of 2014, over a thousand of top-level domains have been registered in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan, like other countries, has its specific conditions for registering ... read more ...

Afilias Announces Its First Internationalized TLD With the Launch of .MOBILE in … - Global registry services provider Afilias today announced that March 14, 2014, is the sunrise launch date for its first Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) at the top level: .移动 (.MOBILE in Chinese). Transliterated as "Yí Dòng," .移动 is a domain name just like .MOBI, which is also for mobile websites. But this domain is part of a new generation of top-level domains (TLDs) that are written in native languages rather than traditional ASCII-compliant scripts like the .INFO or .MOBI ... read more ...

Afilias adds color and choice to the Internet with three new top-level domains – Virtual - Global registry services provider Afilias today announced the sunrise launch dates for three new generic top-level domains (gTLD): .PINK, .RED and BLUE. With the .PINK, .RED and .BLUE domains, Afilias is the first registry to offer truly colorful ways to express yourself on the Internet. No longer are site owners restrained to drab domain addresses. Now, your Web address can express your individual enthusiasms! “Afilias ... read more ...

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New TLDs means .photography, .camera, .lighting, .photos websites up for grabs - If you're a photographer, making yourself easy to find online is a surprisingly big part of the job. You need a website, Facebook page, Google Plus, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, and probably more. Now, a whole suite of new top level domains (TLDs) have been announced, including a number that are directly relevant to photographers. Which means that you can now grab a .photography website if you want—but that you'll also to try and stop someone ... read more ...

BIG PICTURE – Top level domain names are not small beer - Email To: From Email address: Name: Please send me a copy Message: Verification code BIG PICTURE - Top level domain names are not small beer Tuesday, February 11, 2014 ... read more ...