Minds and Machines had several videos about some of the new TLD projects they're working on at the ICANN meeting in Sydney. They're now available on YouTubeUnfortunately they don't seem to have one up there yet for dotFood (Wolfgang Puck)Here's the one about DotRadio: … [Read more...] about Minds and Machines Launch YouTube Channel
Lead Networks Lose ICANN Accreditation
Lead Networks, who I mentioned a few weeks ago, have lost their ICANN accreditation.The ICANN announcement includes some of the details and ICANN are currently seeking expressions of interest from other registrars to take over the portfolio of domains (approximately 70 - 80 thousand names according to ICANN)According to ICANN Lead Networks was escrowing data, so the registrant … [Read more...] about Lead Networks Lose ICANN Accreditation
Nominet Board Elections Results 2009
Nominet has announced the results of the 2009 board election for non-executive directors.The three directors elected were:Clive GraceNora NanayakkaraJonathan RobinsonAccording to the announcement only 16.41% of Nominet members voted (455 members) … [Read more...] about Nominet Board Elections Results 2009
IEDR’s Attempt At Transparency Fails
The IEDR's attempt at introducing some level of transparency, that I mentioned previously, has been rejected by its resellers.Exact details of how many resellers actually rejected the proposal have not been provided as yet. … [Read more...] about IEDR’s Attempt At Transparency Fails
Nominet AGM Today
Nominet's AGM is taking place today in London.If you are a Nominet member but are unable to attend in person there is a webcast available from 10am this morning. … [Read more...] about Nominet AGM Today
Last Call For Trademark (IRT) Comment Period For New TLDs
Today marks the last day for public comments on the IRT (trademark protection) final report. The report, which I've mentioned a few times in the past, was drafted from the perspective of trademark holders in an effort to allay their fears and concerns associated with the launch of the new TLD program.You can see the comments submitted to date here and read the report here.I've … [Read more...] about Last Call For Trademark (IRT) Comment Period For New TLDs
Nominet Board Elections
The Nominet Board elections are currently taking place.The list of candidates may be found hereWho should you vote for?I'm on the record as supporting Nora's candidacy. … [Read more...] about Nominet Board Elections
HarperCollins Wins WIPO UDRP Case
HarperCollins, the UK based publishing house, has won a WIPO domain dispute. The dispute centred around the domain: collinsdictionary.com According to Hosterstats the domain was first registered back in 2005, but has been parked ever since. The registrant did not respond, so the domain dispute was decided in HarperCollins' favour. The only odd thing is that the decision is … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Wins WIPO UDRP Case
Rod Beckstrom Speech to ICANN
Rod Beckstrom Originally uploaded by blacknight Rod Beckstrom's was officially appointed as ICANN's new headman during the ICANN board meeting in Sydney, Australia. His speech, which he gave without notes, is hopefully an indicator of the man's thinking and bodes well for the future of ICANN. Here it is: ">>ROD BECKSTROM: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Paul, … [Read more...] about Rod Beckstrom Speech to ICANN
More gTLDs Spotted …
Stephane obviously has "eagle eyes" and mentions that Minds and Machines are pushing for a ".basketball"Dotbasketball is being supported by Shaquille O'NealMore details when they become available … [Read more...] about More gTLDs Spotted …