ICANN : Bulk Transfer of Domain Names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd.
ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of gTLD domain names from Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. to BigRock Solutions Ltd. due to compliance actions taken by ICANN that resulted in the de-accreditation of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc.
The affected gTLD registries have processed the bulk transfers. Former registrant-customers of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. should receive notices from BigRock Solutions Ltd. advising of the transfer. Customer questions about the transfer should be directed to BigRock Solutions Ltd. (for contact details see http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-1495.html or visit the website directly at http://www.bigrock.com/). Additional information about these bulk transfers is provided below.
FAQs
Q. Why were these transfers authorized by ICANN?
A. The Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. was terminated for failure by the registrar to comply with its RAA. Dynamic Dolphin, Inc.’s RAA terminated effective 20 December 2013 and the termination notice is posted here: ICANN Sends Notice of Termination [PDF, 565 KB].
As a result, Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. is no longer permitted to register or manage gTLD registrations. ICANN authorized bulk transfers pursuant to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy to ensure that the registrant-customers of this registrar would not be harmed by their registrar’s discontinued ability to manage the registrations.
Q. How was the gaining registrar selected?
A. ICANN followed its De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure (see http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/drt/dartp-11jul13-en.pdf [PDF, 129 KB]) to identify a gaining registrar for the gTLD names formerly managed by the de-accredited registrar. Through this process, BigRock Solutions Ltd. was identified.
Q. Will BigRock Solutions Ltd. attempt to contact the affected registrants? What should customers of this de-accredited registrar do now?
A. Former customers of Dynamic Dolphin, Inc. should receive a notice of the transfer and instructions for continued management of their names from BigRock Solutions Ltd. Affected customers who do not receive notices from BigRock Solutions Ltd. should contact BigRock Solutions Ltd. by using the contact information provided at http://www.internic.net/registrars/registrar-1495.html.
Q. Do registrants have to pay a fee for the bulk transfer?
A. No, there is no cost to registrants for the bulk transfer. Unlike a normal inter-registrar transfer, the registration terms will not be extended by a year. Accordingly, it is important to contact BigRock Solutions Ltd. if your registration will expire soon in order to maintain your registration.
Q. What if affected registrants want to select a different registrar?
A. Registrants will continue to be able to transfer their registrations to other registrars under the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (see http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/). Note that BigRock Solutions Ltd. may deny transfers for the first 60 days following the bulk transfer, at its discretion. This 60-day period is permissible under the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy and is intended to help protect registrants. The registrant may need to renew names that will expire during the first 60 days following the transfer to BigRock Solutions Ltd. by using the details provided above.
Q. How will Dynamic Dolphin’s customers know if a message purportedly from BigRock Solutions Ltd. is legitimate?
A. The message from BigRock Solutions Ltd. should direct you to its website or refer you to other contact information provided above. For general advice about avoiding phishing email messages, you may also wish to refer to the materials prepared by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (see http://www.antiphishing.org/resources/overview/avoid-phishing-scams).
This announcement was sourced from:
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24dec13-en.htm
SIDN : Trends in Internet Use 2013
SIDN, the company behind .NL domain, published the first edition of its report “Trends in Internet Use” in 2013.The report contained an in-depth analysis of how apps, mobile devices and social media are influencing the demand for domain names.
You can read the announcement after the jump:
“SIDN published the first edition of its report ‘Trends in internet use’ in 2012. The report contained an in-depth analysis of how apps, mobile devices and social media are influencing the demand for domain names. SIDN has since carried out several repeat surveys in order to monitor developments. An update to the original report is now available, in which the results are reviewed by an expert panel. The update is intended to provide a picture of how our internet use is changing and what the implications are for the internet in the Netherlands.
The expert panel whose views were sought for the report Trends in internet use 2013 (dutch) consisted of:
1. Ben van der Burg, BNR presenter, CCO Triple IT
2. Klaas Weima, social media expert, founder and director of Energize
3. Jeroen Bertrams, online marketing expert, Bertrams.net
4. Henri de Jong, co-founder of Mijndomein.nl
5. Frank Meeuwsen, digital strategist
6. Ruud Alaerds, director of Keala Consultancy
Tablets popular, but phablets are coming
The survey findings indicate that 2013 was the year of the tablet. By the middle of the year, 39 per cent of all respondents said that they had a tablet, compared with 30 per cent in 2012. What’s more, the tablet was rated better for accessing the internet than the much more widely owned smartphone. So it would appear that the future belongs to tablets. However, the expert panel pointed out that phablets (large-format smartphones, with screens of 5 inches or more) had been appearing on the market since 2012 and are expected to become one of the most popular devices for accessing the internet in years to come.
Social media remain popular, but the hype has passed
In 2012, businesses were expecting social media to become much more important to their activities. Now, however, it appears that most businesses have already embraced social media and relatively little further growth is foreseen in the next three years. In the business market, the trend towards creating promotion-specific and campaign-specific websites aimed at particular target groups has continued to gather pace. For the moment, at least, social media use does not seem to be displacing domain name use.
More private individuals have their own domain names, but businesses expect to acquire far fewer
The number of domain names in the Netherlands continues to grow, mainly due to the demand from private registrants. The number of private domain name registrants increased over the last year. In 2012, there was no one who owned a domain name in 74 per cent of households. By 2013, that figure had fallen to 69 per cent. Meanwhile, the percentage of non-registrants planning to get a domain name had halved, from 5 per cent to 2.6 per cent of all households. Amongst businesses, the demand for domain names declined considerably in 2013. In 2012, businesses were still expecting their domain name portfolios to grow substantially over the next three years: the average portfolio size was forecast to increase from six names to more than eight. Over the course of 2013, expectations changed markedly: the average business now foresees its portfolio growing by no more than 0.7 domain names in the next three years.”
Check out EuroDNS here to register your .NL domain name.
Golf Course Wins 10 Year Old StAndrews.com Domain Name in UDRP
A world Intellectual Property Organization Panelist has awarded the ten year old StAndrews.com domain name to St Andrews Links, one of the world’s oldest golf courses.
The case is very interesting considering that St Andrews is also the name of the town where St Andrews Links is located.
Here are some relevant facts from this decision:
- “St Andrews” is a Scottish place name and as such is clearly a term capable of having a number of meanings, for example in relation to the town itself, or other organizations associated with the town, for example the famous Scottish University of the same name located in the town. In such circumstances it may well be that there are other entities or organizations in existence which could claim rights or legitimate interests in that name. However, in the present case there is no evidence to suggest that the Respondent has any independent rights in the name. Indeed the evidence clearly indicates that the Domain Name was selected by the Respondent because of its association with the Complainant and as part of a plan to offer golf related products and services at a website associated with the Domain Name. A wealth of evidence has been filed showing the use the Respondent has made of the term, all of which is clearly intended to convey a reference to golf and the golf related business of the Complainant or its parent. By way of example (one amongst many) at one stage the title bar to the Respondent’s web page referred to ““St Andrews – The home of golf, golf packages, golf vouchers, golf gifts, golf products…”
- “Two further matters merit discussion. As indicated above whilst the Panel concludes that the Respondent has no legitimate interest in the name “St Andrews” it may well be that there are other entities or organizations which could claim such an interest. Nothing in this Decision by this Panel should be taken to involve any determination as to the respective rights of the Complainant and any such entity.
Second, the Panel notes that the use complained of in this Complaint has been going on for a very considerable time, namely since 2003. The Panel has been furnished with no detail of whether or not such use has been the subject of earlier complaint of any type. As a general rule, previous UDRP panels have recognized that the doctrine or defense of laches as such does not apply under the UDRP, and that delay (by reference to the time of the relevant registration of the disputed domain name) in bringing a complaint does not of itself prevent a complainant from filing under the UDRP, or from being able to succeed under the UDRP, where a complainant can establish a case on the merits under the requisite three elements. There are however some circumstances where laches may be a relevant consideration, although these will inevitably be fact specific. In the present case, where the Respondent has not availed itself of the opportunity it has been provided with to submit a Response, the Panel declines to find that any relevant laches related issues need to be considered.”
ICANN : Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for Singapore Meeting
42 fellows from 31 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN’s Fellowship program at the 49th Public Meeting in Singapore, 23-27 March 2014.
Fifteen of the fellows are alumni from at least one of the past 20 programs, 23 are first-time attendees to an ICANN meeting, and 4 have attended meetings in past but are fellows for the first time. The fellows represent all sectors of society including civil, government, academia, business, not-for-profit and user groups. The country code supporting groups are also represented.
Here is the list of selected fellows:
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23dec13-en.htm
ICANN received 121 fellowship applications for the Singapore meeting. Applications for each meeting are assessed by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who meet minimum program requirements, are current residents of developing and least developed nations in the five ICANN regions, and who are interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups.
Click here to find out more about the fellowship program and how to apply:
This announcement was sourced from:
http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23dec13-en.htm
ICANN Signs 21 new gTLD Registry Contracts
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) signed 21 more new gTLD registry contracts last week. Moreover, one applicant has passed evaluation while other has withdrawn its application.
Donuts has withdrawn its application for .Global,leaving CloudNames the only applicant for the new gTLD.
Top Level Domain Holdings signed for .Vodka, .Rodeo, .Work, .Miami and .Country. Donuts signed for .Supply, .Supplies and .商店 ,while Top Level Spectrum signed for .Feedback.
World Trade Centers Association signed the Registry Agreement with ICANN for .WTC, .Sohu.com got .Sogu, Kred got .best and .Kred, Punto got .REST, Frogans got .Frogands, Globo signed for .Globo and Axa signed for .AXA.
PointQuebec signed for .Quebec and Faitid signed for .Moscow and .москва .
