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Panel denies cybersquatting claim against RapidPay.com

One panelist said he would have ruled reverse domain name hijacking. A three-member World Intellectual Property Organization panel has denied (pdf) Green Dot Corporation’s attempt to get the domain name RapidPay.com through a cybersquatting dispute. Green Dot, a financial and bank holding company, uses the domain names GreenDot.com and RapidPayCard.com. It owns U.S. trademark registrations [...]

NameWorth domain appraisals: based on old data?

NameWorth’s backup data is incorrect, suggesting its valuations are based on faulty data. This is part of Domain Name Wire’s review of automated domain appraisal tools. NameWorth is an appraisal system designed for domain investors, offering paid packages for bulk valuations. Otherwise, you’re limited to just a few appraisals a day. For each domain, it [...]

Sedo makes cuts and Wix lays off 20% of staff

Many talented people in the web presence industry are looking for work. Two companies in the domain and web presence space have made layoffs. First, Sedo recently made significant cuts to its staff. I’m told it could impact more than 50% of employees. The move comes as IONOS tries to sell the unit after Google [...]