Open Position – Domain Recovery Analyst
September 14, 2009
We are currently looking for a mid level analyst to join our domain recovery team headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. Applying candidates need to have 2+ years of experience in an administrative capacity at a law firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for recovering domain names from cybersquatters, a process which requires some familiarity with legal docketing systems as well as domain registrar transfer procedures.
To be clear, this position does not involve the practice of law in any capacity.
Candidates familiar with the work environment at a software startup are preferred.
Requirements:
- Experience at a busy law firm in an administrative capacity
- Familiarity with legal docketing and case management systems
- Familiarity with the domain name system, including registrar transfer procedures
- Paralegal experience a huge plus
- Knowledge of the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) is also a huge plus
- Highly motivated
- Solid communication skills
About Alias Encore, Inc.
Alias Encore is squarely focused on helping companies increase highly qualified traffic to their websites through the strategic acquisition of misspelled domain names. It is no longer sufficient for a company to own only the domain name that exactly matches their trademark. This is because significant revenues are being surreptitiously diverted to competitors through literally millions of “typosquatting” sites that seek to improperly capitalize on the accidental keystrokes of unsuspecting Internet users. Alias Encore puts a stop to this domain name fraud, dramatically increasing revenues as a direct result.
Alias Encore was founded in 2008 and is privately held. The company’s headquarters are in Aliso Viejo, California. For more information, please visit http://www.aliasencore.com.
Send resumes with a creative cover letter to:
Human Resources
Alias Encore, Inc.
(866) 810-7656 fax
careers@aliasencore.com
http://www.aliasencore.com
Principals only. No agencies please. Alias Encore is an equal opportunity employer.
Commission Junction Features Alias Encore in its CJ Quarterly Newsletter for Advertisers
August 4, 2009
Alias Encore is a featured publisher in the latest edition of Commission Junction’s CJ Quarterly newsletter.
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.CM Domains As Typos – Are They A Threat?
July 31, 2009
Cameroon’s ccTLD registrations (.CM) are now open to the public, and domain auction houses are targeting domainers, brand owners and typosquatters alike in an effort to sell high-end generic and potentially infringing .CM domains for hefty prices.
So are the .CM domains worth worrying about? And as a brand owner, should you be registering your brand defensively in .CM?
Less than 5% of Cameroon’s population has Internet access. Clearly the domain name offerings are not intended for Cameroon’s general public. Any attempt to argue the fact that .CM domain names are meant for anything other than typosquatters is, to borrow a phrase, intellectually dishonest.
Additionally, the registration fees are around $175/year, with a 2 year minimum registration term. There are so many cheaper alternatives, unless you are intending to benefit from typosquatting, there’s no use in owning a .CM domain.
On the flip side, at such a steep price for the domain names it will be very difficult to determine how much revenue you can actually realize. Especially given that PPC revenue is in decline, typosquatters may be scared off due to the high price, low PPC margins, and uncertainty over how much traffic a .CM typo can actually generate.
The ultimate decision will need to be made by each brand based on their internal tolerances. How much are you willing to spend to keep a name out of a squatters possession? Does the brand have an International presence? If you found out that a 3rd party had a .CM variation of your brand would you seek to recover it?
For a complete list of Registrars Accredited to provide .CM, COM.CM, NET.CM and CO.CM domain name registrations, click HERE.
More Registrar Woes For ICANN
June 24, 2009
ICANN recently published notices regarding two Accredited Registrars.
The first notice was published on June 11th, 2009, regarding Lead Networks Domains Pvt. Ltd. failure to comply with the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (“UDRP”) despite repeated requests by ICANN. These rules require registrars to communicate plans to implement UDRP Provider decisions, maintain records make these records available to ICANN upon reasonable notice. The notice of breach concerns 61 UDRP proceedings where the prevailing Complainant complained that Lead Networks failed to implement the decisions. The notice can be found here.
The second notice was published on June 15th, 2009, regarding the de-accreditation of the Registrar Maxim Internet, Inc. ICANN is seeking applications for the bulk transfer of the approximately 5,219 domain names registered with Maxim. ICANN notes in their posting that, “posting that, “In light of the unique circumstances of this case, in the selection process, an advantage or preference may be given to registrars with prior experience in integrating acquisitions, resellers, or large portfolio accounts, or receiving bulk transfers with incomplete or problematic data.” The Expression of Interest Notice can be found here.
If you have experienced issues with ICANN accredited Registrars, you can contact their Compliance Department by emailing registrar@icann.org. ICANN requests that you attempt to resolve any concern or dispute directly with the Registrar first.
Parava Networks Registrar Accreditation Revoked
May 23, 2009
ICANN has announced that TuCows has been selected to take over management of the domain name registrations previously held by Parava Networks (doing business as 10-Domains.com).
ICANN terminated Parava’s Registrar Accreditation because of multiple breaches of its Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). The breach letter can be found here.
Normal procedures under such circumstances dictate that ICANN initiate a “Request for Statements of Interest” (RFI) from registrars who were interested in taking over management of the domain names. 14 Registrars responded to the RFI. TuCows, Inc. was selected from the RFI candidates.
If you have domain names registered at 10-Domains.com you should be contacted by TuCows soon with notices of the transfer and instructions on how to access your domain names. If you are a current customer of 10-Domains.com and have questions, you should contact TuCows at:
Web: http://help.hover.com
Telephone: North American toll free: 1-866-731-6556 or Direct: +1 416-538-5498
Email: help@hover.com
ICANN’s announcement and more information can be found here.