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Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
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The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
We Ranked Hosting Two Ways. We Resolved 108 GoDaddy Domains: 96 Point at Amazon.
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Ranked by domains on their nameservers, GoDaddy leads with 73.1 million. Ranked by hosting attribution it falls to 3.5 million, but that column records whose address space a site is served from. We resolved a sample of GoDaddy's domains: 89% land in blocks registered to Amazon.
IONOS Is Cutting 12% of Its Workforce Five Weeks After Raising Its Revenue Outlook.
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IONOS will reduce headcount from about 3,800 to about 3,350, spending around EUR 35 million once to save up to EUR 30 million a year from 2027. IONOS says the savings will be reinvested, including in AI product development and cloud, and its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast is unchanged.
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WHOIS is being replaced by RDAP
The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.
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.com domain rankings – 2024 update
ICANN recently released the latest .com domain data from Verisign, covering August 2024. This data highlights trends in domain registrations and management across major registrars. Here are the key points from the report.
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The future of .io domain: popularity, changes, and challenges
The .io domain has become very popular in the tech world. Startups and developers like it because it is short, easy to remember, and closely related to technology.
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Public launch of the .MUSIC domain
The long-awaited public launch of the .MUSIC domain was officially announced through the registry's social media channels. Earlier this year, in May, the registry had already hinted at the upcoming release, revealing
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Verisign agrees to implement .com domain takedown rules
Verisign has agreed to incorporate new rules regarding the takedown of abusive .com domains as part of its upcoming registry contract with ICANN. The proposed contract, now open for public comment, may
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Russia challenges .aero domain suspension, seeks ICANN mediation
Russia has faced an unexpected roadblock as the .aero domain registry suspended the ability of Russian organizations to register new domains under this extension. This decision, made by the domain registry operator, SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc., has sparked significant concern within the Russian Federation, which considers the move both unfair and harmful to their interests.
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ICANN chooses Vietnam for 2025 events
ICANN has announced that Hanoi, Vietnam, will host several important events in 2025. One of the main events is the Contracted Parties Summit, scheduled from May 5 to 7, 2025, where registrars and registry operators will meet to discuss key industry matters.
The future of five middle eastern gTLDs in danger
The stability and future of five Middle Eastern-themed generic top-level domains (gTLDs) have come under significant threat following the mysterious disappearance of their registry operator, Asia Green IT System (AGIT). This situation has escalated after the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) issued its third breach notice to AGIT.
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ICANN vs. Namecheap: pricing battle
The ICANN vs. Namecheap case is a pivotal moment in the domain registration industry's evolution. The legal arguments and economic analyses presented in this dispute will likely influence future policies and practices regarding domain name pricing.
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.ART domain celebrates 7th birthday
This month marks a significant milestone for the .ART domain registry as it celebrates its 7th birthday. Since its launch on May 10, 2017, .ART has grown exponentially, becoming the digital home for over 260,000 artists, creators, museums, galleries, and institutions globally.
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Unveiling ICANN new gTLD program
The first round, launched a decade ago, brought significant changes and learnings. Now, as ICANN prepares for the second round, we delve into past insights and future expectations, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for prospective applicants and industry observers.
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ICANN looks for savings
ICANN anticipates a decrease in its revenues by $3 million, down to $145 million, after it became apparent that domain sales would not be as robust as previously estimated. The organization presented these changes during two teleconferences.
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The surging popularity of .ai domains
The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has seen a significant increase in its registration numbers. From December 20 to April 12, the number of registered .ai domains rose from 353,928 to 425,060.
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Navigating ICANN’s role in content policing
ICANN recently found itself at a crossroads over an expansion of its powers that could effectively turn it into a content police. This debate has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the complexities of internet governance and the delicate balance between regulation and freedom.
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Epik embarks on a new chapter: empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses
As Epik embarks on this new chapter, its focus is clear: to create a supportive, safe, and productive online ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By turning the page on its past and looking towards a future filled with possibility, Epik LLC is committed to being a force for good in the digital domain landscape
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The evolving governance of .xxx domain: GoDaddy’s bold moves toward modernization
ICANN has put forth what might become the next version of GoDaddy's .xxx registry agreement, marking a departure from its current "sponsored" status. This move could significantly alter GoDaddy's ICANN fees and implement the most stringent child-protection measures across any generic top-level domain (gTLD).
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Victory in domain dispute drama
The judge dismissed all seven of Tallman’s assertions, highlighting the improbability of his demand for a sweeping transfer of domain rights. Although Tallman was allowed to amend and refile some of his claims, the court firmly rejected his request for a declaratory judgment.
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GoDaddy wants to end cooperation with IFFOR
GoDaddy is coming out with an initiative some 20 years after the .xxx domain was granted "sponsored" gTLD status to eliminate what the registry considers unnecessary complexities from the domain agreement. At
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Whois policy’s missing lifeline
The recent update to ICANN's Registration Data Policy (RDP) marks a significant shift in how registrars and registries handle user data, aligning for the first time with EU privacy laws since GDPR's inception in May 2018.
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ICANN spent $5 million more than planned
ICANN, the global coordinator for the Internet's system of domains, reported spending $72 million out of its $74 million revenue in the six months leading up to December 31, 2023. This expenditure
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