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GoDaddy gets patent for AI-based domain valuation

It’s one of many patents the company owns related to domain appraisals. A schematic from GoDaddy’s domain valuation patent. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) has been awarded U.S. Patent number 11,615,313 (pdf) for “Using a value for a domain name determined by a machine learning engine.” Here’s how the company summarizes the patent: The present invention provides [...]

Dewberry Engineers Inc tries reverse domain name hijacking

Company omitted key details in cybersquatting filing. Dewberry Engineers Inc has been found guilty of reverse domain name hijacking (pdf) after omitting key details in a UDRP. The company filed a cybersquatting complaint against JKDewberry.com. The domain is registered to Dewberry Group, which is owned by John K. Dewberry. Based on those details alone, this [...]

Squadhelp is hiring after raising $10 million

These roles might be a fit for Domain Name Wire readers. Domain name and naming marketplace Squadhelp is going on a hiring binge after raising $10 million from Hilco Digital. Today, the company posted 13 roles it wants to fill, ranging from product management to marketing to engineering. Many of the jobs could be attractive [...]

Markmonitor launches expired domain service

Service promises to give trademark holders front-of-line access to expiring domains. Brand protection domain name registrar Markmonitor has launched DomainDefend, a new service to help brands snag expiring domains. The company bills it as an “enhanced monitoring subscription program of aftermarket spaces that offers brand owners front-of-the-line access to desirable domain names.” Newfold Digital acquired [...]

17 recent end user domain name sales

A lighting company, a dog boarding business and a Canadian construction company bought domain names. Sedo didn’t have any big reported sales this week, but it sold lots of domain names to end users. Here’s a list of end user domain name sales that just completed at Sedo. You can view previous lists like this [...]

NamesCon Auction submissions are now open

NamesCon is now open for auction submissions, The live auction takes place on June 1 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. It’s not just domain names this time, you can submit NFTs for consideration. Domain Name Submission criteria: NFT Submission Criteria: How to Submit Digital AssetsSubmission is really simple. If your digital assets fit the [...]

Dofo.com now forwards to DeepInfo.com

Dofo.com will be shut down in February. The website provided a lot of data on things like the number of extensions registered for a keyword. Links to where a name could be purchased, etc… The domain name now forwards to DeepInfo.com. Macit Tuna who was behind Dofo.com looks to be the CEO of DeepInfo.com as [...]

Rick Schwartz goes off on Daniel Negari

Rick Schwartz went off on Daniel Negari this morning, for those who don’t know Rick’s tweets are now protected, so you have to be an approved follower. He did give repost permission in the tweet. I came across this on Namepros rather than Twitter. Tip of the cap to J.R. I did not see the [...]

Sedo weekly domain name sales led by EcoPark.com

Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and EcoPark.com was the high sale at 16,500 GBP, ($20,336). CelebrateAmerica.org was second at $15,750 and 56 .org was third at $15,000. 42 .com sales 26 cctld sales 8 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are:     Domain name Date Price Currency         [...]