Author: News Bureau
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European Police teams up to take action against domain names
European Police have taken a joint action against an entity selling sensitive user data online. Several domain names related to the notorious platform RaidForums through the operation named TOURNIQUET. EuroPol has achieved this through hard work and determined planning. The platform RaidForums operated through the principal domain name RaidForums.com. Two other domain names pointed to…
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CITC announces end of the transfer period of Saudi domain names
In a previous post we talked about the change in registrar policy of Saudi domain names. Domain owners of .sa and السعودية. domains were given a choice to choose from a number of private registrars. These domain names were earlier controlled by an organization called SaudiNIC. The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) on its…
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Two families fighting for the name: Bosa
Family owned businesses and family run businesses are two separate things. Supporters of both factions support their side with different reasoning. However, one of the glaring problems of family owned businesses is the division of business upon succession from one generation to different members of the next generation. One of the biggest sufferers of such…
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The Rock handed notice from the Olympians over rebranding attempt
XFL was a new professional league started by WWE head Vince McMahon. The league restarted in 2020. However it couldn’t complete its inaugural season due to Covid lockdowns. The league soon filed for bankruptcy. The league was eventually bought by the Rock and his associates just before the auction for $15 million. Rock wants to…
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Microsoft seizes several domain names related to Ukraine Crisis
The tragic war between Russia and Ukraine has been getting worse. As the war continues, the hostilities are getting worse and worse. The West continues to target Russia with their economic strongholds. Microsoft too has taken swift action against several domain names related to the crisis. Microsoft has announced that it has seized 7 domain…
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A new .toronto TLD on the way?
Is a new .toronto TLD going to launch? A recent entry to the Lobbyist registrar at the City’s official website does hint towards it. A report by blogTO, stated that the proposal for the launch of a new .toronto was under discussion by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). CIRA is actually considering the launch…
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Australian political party registers opposition leader’s domain name
The political atmosphere in Australia is abuzz with Federal Elections scheduled in the present year. People from different political parties are doing whatever possible to increase the chances of their team. This includes promoting, talking and spreading your party’s message and intentions. However, this also involves countering opponents’ view points. Australian politics mainly revolves around…
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Defendant applies for trademark, then claims it generic
Delhi High Court came forth with a case regarding trademark infringement over the term ‘Plant Powered’. The defendant was using the terms to sell its product on online platform Amazon. The defendant claimed that the term in concern here is generic in nature and hence trademark infringement cannot be claimed upon him. The Plaintiff here…
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How a domain name, influenced the name eBay
If you are a human, living in the current times it is actually pretty difficult to not know eBay. The USA based multinational e-Commerce platform is a household name around the world today. But let me ask you a quick question. Do you know what e in eBay stands for? And no, it’s not electronic. …
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Why has this bank switched to a new domain name?
For every bank, trustworthiness, recognizability and authenticity matters the most. Their name, logos, trademarks, websites and brandings define their identity. Hence, they are reluctant against any alteration to their name or related terms. However, a bank has changed its primary functioning domain name. Let’s see why. Decorah Bank & Trust is a bank operating in…
