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| − | | headquarters = 27068 La Paz Road,<br/> | + | | headquarters = 27068 La Paz Road,<br/>Suite 104,<br/>Aliso Viejo, California |
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| website = [http://www.citizenhawk.com citizenhawk.com] | | website = [http://www.citizenhawk.com citizenhawk.com] | ||
| − | | blog = [http://www.citizenhawk.com/Blog/Default.aspx | + | | blog = [http://www.citizenhawk.com/Blog/Default.aspx CitizenHawk's Blog] |
| facebook = [http://www.facebook.com/pages/CitizenHawk/117813878281494 CitizenHawk] | | facebook = [http://www.facebook.com/pages/CitizenHawk/117813878281494 CitizenHawk] | ||
| linkedin = [http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3683986 CitizenHawk] | | linkedin = [http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3683986 CitizenHawk] | ||
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[[Brody Stout]], COO <br/> | [[Brody Stout]], COO <br/> | ||
[[Keith McDowell]], Vice President of Technology <br/> | [[Keith McDowell]], Vice President of Technology <br/> | ||
| − | [[Bonnie Werling]], Corporate | + | [[Bonnie Werling]], Corporate Controller<br/> |
| − | [[Emely Romero]], | + | [[Emely Romero-Littrell]], Vice President of Brand Protection<br/> |
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| + | '''CitizenHawk''' is an online brand management solutions provider that helps companies protect their brands online by targeting [[Cybersquatting|cybersquatters]]. CitizenHawk continually monitors the web to expose the [[Typosquatting|typosquatters]] and cyberscammers affecting their clients' business. They shutdown and recover these fraudulent domains for their clients.<ref>[http://www.citizenhawk.com/brand-protection/AboutUs.aspx About CitizenHawk]</ref> | ||
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| + | The process of identifying cybersquatters and filing with the [[UDRP]] seem to be largely automated, which is meant to increase efficiency but has also reportedly resulted in problems and unsuccessful UDRP cases in the past.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2010/04/22/arbitrator-blasts-citizenhawk-for-boilerplate-udrp-filing/ domainnamewire.com]</ref> <ref>[http://www.domainnamestrategy.com/category/categories/citizenhawk domainnamestrategy.com]</ref> | ||
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| + | The company has filed more UDRPs than any other company in the world and have reclaimed over 15,000 domains.<ref>[[ICANN 40]]</ref> | ||
| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | CitizenHawk was founded in 2006 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.<ref>[http://www.domainnamestrategy.com/category/categories/citizenhawk DomainNameStrategy.com]</ref> In 2008, CitizenHawk received a funding of $3Million from [[Maveron]] LLC.<ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2008/05/12/citizenhawk-raises-3-million-to-target-cybersquatters/ techcrunch.com]</ref> | ||
| + | ===Business Model=== | ||
| + | CitizenHawk has an innovative business model. It files a complaint against [[Cybersquatting|cybersquatter]]s with [[ICANN]] on behalf of its clients, and pays the complaint filing fees up front. After the domain is recovered, it charges a commission on the ad revenue of these domains.<ref>[http://vator.tv/news/2008-05-30-citizen-hawks-anti-cybersquatting-strategy vator.tv]</ref> | ||
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| + | CitizenHawk is a part of the LinkShare affiliate network<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/01/21/idUS117999+21-Jan-2009+BW20090121 reuters.com]</ref> and an affiliate of Hydra.<ref>[http://article.wn.com/view/2009/10/07/Hydra_Announces_the_Addition_of_CitizenHawk_to_its_Network/ article.wn.com]</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Services=== | ||
| + | * Corporate Domain Management | ||
| + | * Online Brand Monitoring | ||
| + | * Brand Protection | ||
| + | * Global Domain Recovery | ||
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| + | ==Brand Protection Team== | ||
| + | CitizenHawk's brand protection team is led by [[Emely Romero-Littrell]], other members of the team include: | ||
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| + | * '''Joy Caginia''', Domain Recovery Analyst - Ms. Cagina's background is in the domain industry, having spent 7 years within the [[registrar]] channel. Experience includes having spent time as the primary contact for registries and registrars from over 35 countries, which allowed her to build a wide array of international contacts. She has received internal awards for her success in customer management and team leadership. | ||
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| + | * '''Luke Corneliussen''', Domain Recovery Analyst - Mr.Corneliussen comes to us from [[MelbourneIT]], formerly [[Verisign]], with over 15 years of experience in domain fulfillment, registry relations, brand protection and client services. Before leaving MIT, he was the GTLD Team Leader and managed the fulfillment and customer-facing side of that team. Luke also supported customers with their DNS needs, which included 24-hour customer support. | ||
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| + | * '''Gina Carrillo''', Domain Recovery Analyst - Ms. Carrillo's experience is in [[Intellectual Property]] and trademark enforcement, with an emphasis in trademark prosecution. She has led international anti-counterfeiting efforts for major brands such as Oakley, True Religion, and Quicksilver. She holds a B.A in Business Administration, with an emphasis in International Marketing, from California State University, Fullerton. | ||
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| + | * '''Kelly Cardinale''', Domain Analyst in Fulfillment - Ms. Cardinale specializes in Online Global Brand Protection initiatives and International Corporate Domain Name Portfolio Management, especially for Fortune500 companies. Prior to joining Citizenhawk in March, 2011, Kelly worked for [[MelbourneIT]], formerly [[Verisign]]. She has a thorough working knowledge of [[ICANN]], [[IANA]], [[WIPO]], and [[INTA]] regulations and procedures.<ref>User Submitted</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Board of Directors== | ||
| + | * [[Jeff Pullen|Jeffrey A. Pullen]], Chairman of the Board<ref>[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/CitizenHawk-Names-Jeffrey-A-bw-2315102833.html?x=0&.v=1 Jeffrey A. Pullen announced as the Chairman of the Board of CitizenHawk]</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Ben Black]], Board Member | ||
| + | * [[Clayton Lewis]], Board Member | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
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| + | [[Category: Companies]] | ||
| + | __NOTOC__ | ||
Revision as of 21:29, 13 May 2013
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| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Internet |
| Founded: | USA, 2006 |
| Headquarters: | 27068 La Paz Road, Suite 104, Aliso Viejo, California |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | citizenhawk.com |
| Blog: | CitizenHawk's Blog |
| Facebook: | CitizenHawk |
| LinkedIn: | CitizenHawk |
| Twitter: |  @myhawkworld
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| Key People | |
| Dave Duckwitz, CEO Brody Stout, COO | |
CitizenHawk is an online brand management solutions provider that helps companies protect their brands online by targeting cybersquatters. CitizenHawk continually monitors the web to expose the typosquatters and cyberscammers affecting their clients' business. They shutdown and recover these fraudulent domains for their clients.[1]
The process of identifying cybersquatters and filing with the UDRP seem to be largely automated, which is meant to increase efficiency but has also reportedly resulted in problems and unsuccessful UDRP cases in the past.[2] [3]
The company has filed more UDRPs than any other company in the world and have reclaimed over 15,000 domains.[4]
Background
CitizenHawk was founded in 2006 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.[5] In 2008, CitizenHawk received a funding of $3Million from Maveron LLC.[6]
Business Model
CitizenHawk has an innovative business model. It files a complaint against cybersquatters with ICANN on behalf of its clients, and pays the complaint filing fees up front. After the domain is recovered, it charges a commission on the ad revenue of these domains.[7]
CitizenHawk is a part of the LinkShare affiliate network[8] and an affiliate of Hydra.[9]
Services
- Corporate Domain Management
- Online Brand Monitoring
- Brand Protection
- Global Domain Recovery
Brand Protection Team
CitizenHawk's brand protection team is led by Emely Romero-Littrell, other members of the team include:
- Joy Caginia, Domain Recovery Analyst - Ms. Cagina's background is in the domain industry, having spent 7 years within the registrar channel. Experience includes having spent time as the primary contact for registries and registrars from over 35 countries, which allowed her to build a wide array of international contacts. She has received internal awards for her success in customer management and team leadership.
- Luke Corneliussen, Domain Recovery Analyst - Mr.Corneliussen comes to us from MelbourneIT, formerly Verisign, with over 15 years of experience in domain fulfillment, registry relations, brand protection and client services. Before leaving MIT, he was the GTLD Team Leader and managed the fulfillment and customer-facing side of that team. Luke also supported customers with their DNS needs, which included 24-hour customer support.
- Gina Carrillo, Domain Recovery Analyst - Ms. Carrillo's experience is in Intellectual Property and trademark enforcement, with an emphasis in trademark prosecution. She has led international anti-counterfeiting efforts for major brands such as Oakley, True Religion, and Quicksilver. She holds a B.A in Business Administration, with an emphasis in International Marketing, from California State University, Fullerton.
- Kelly Cardinale, Domain Analyst in Fulfillment - Ms. Cardinale specializes in Online Global Brand Protection initiatives and International Corporate Domain Name Portfolio Management, especially for Fortune500 companies. Prior to joining Citizenhawk in March, 2011, Kelly worked for MelbourneIT, formerly Verisign. She has a thorough working knowledge of ICANN, IANA, WIPO, and INTA regulations and procedures.[10]
Board of Directors
- Jeffrey A. Pullen, Chairman of the Board[11]
- Ben Black, Board Member
- Clayton Lewis, Board Member