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| {{CompanyInfo| | | {{CompanyInfo| |
− | | logo =SafenamesLogo.png | + | | logo =safenames_logo.png |
| | type = | | | type = |
| | industry = Domain Registration,<br>Portfolio Management,<br>Online Trademark Protection | | | industry = Domain Registration,<br>Portfolio Management,<br>Online Trademark Protection |
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| | employees = < 50 | | | employees = < 50 |
| | revenue = | | | revenue = |
− | | website = [http://www.safenames.net/ SafeNames.net] | + | | website = [http://www.safenames.net/ Safenames.net] |
| | blog = | | | blog = |
| | facebook = | | | facebook = |
| | linkedin = [http://www.linkedin.com/company/safenames LinkedIn] | | | linkedin = [http://www.linkedin.com/company/safenames LinkedIn] |
− | | twitter = SafeNames | + | | twitter = Safenames |
| | keypeople = [[Steve Miholovich]], SVP of Sales & Marketing | | | keypeople = [[Steve Miholovich]], SVP of Sales & Marketing |
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− | '''SafeNames''' is a domain registrar, specializing in corporate domain portfolio management and online trademark services. Their web-based products are made for use within their clients' legal and marketing departments. Their main headquarters is in Milton Keynes, England; they also have offices in Virginia, USA, and Sydney, Australia. | + | '''Safenames Ltd''' is a domain registrar, specializing in corporate domain portfolio management and online trademark services. Their web-based products are made for use within their clients' legal and marketing departments. Their main headquarters is in Milton Keynes, England; they also have offices in Virginia, USA, and Sydney, Australia. |
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− | SafeNames was founded in 1997, and gained [[ICANN]] accreditation in 2002.<ref>[http://www.safenames.net/AboutUs/CompanyOverview.aspx Safenames.net]</ref>
| + | Safenames was founded in 1997, and gained [[ICANN]] accreditation in 2002.<ref>[http://www.safenames.net/AboutUs/CompanyOverview.aspx Safenames.net]</ref> |
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| ==Brand Protection Achievements== | | ==Brand Protection Achievements== |
− | In May of 2009, SafeNames successfully recovered a variety of domain names for five major soccer clubs within the English Premier League. The company was able to link the disparate trademark infringements into a single case and file on behalf of Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and West Ham clubs. They filed with [[WIPO]] using the [[UDRP]]. The WIPO panel ruled in their favor. Examples of the violations include: official-manchester-tickets.com, official-liverpool-tickets.com, official-tottenham-tickets.com, official-fulham-tickets.com.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/legal-issues/safenames-recovers-domain-names-english-premier-league-clubs/5089 DomainNameNews.com]</ref> | + | In May of 2009, Safenames successfully recovered a variety of domain names for five major soccer clubs within the English Premier League. The company was able to link the disparate trademark infringements into a single case and file on behalf of Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and West Ham clubs. They filed with [[WIPO]] using the [[UDRP]]. The WIPO panel ruled in their favor. Examples of the violations include: official-manchester-tickets.com, official-liverpool-tickets.com, official-tottenham-tickets.com, official-fulham-tickets.com.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/legal-issues/safenames-recovers-domain-names-english-premier-league-clubs/5089 DomainNameNews.com]</ref> |
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− | SafeNames was able to successfully recover "gushansen.com", despite the fact that the three-time World Poker Champion, Gus Hansen, did not have a registered trademark on his name. The recovery, which took place in September of 2009, was made possible through a [[UDRP]] filing with the [[WIPO]]; they demonstrated that the domain was registered in [[Bad Faith|bad faith]].<ref>[http://www.casinoman.net/gambling-news/article/safenames-wins-domain-dispute-for-legendary-poker-player-gus-hans.5850.asp# CasionMan.net]</ref>
| + | Safenames was able to successfully recover "gushansen.com", despite the fact that the three-time World Poker Champion, Gus Hansen, did not have a registered trademark on his name. The recovery, which took place in September of 2009, was made possible through a [[UDRP]] filing with the [[WIPO]]; they demonstrated that the domain was registered in [[Bad Faith|bad faith]].<ref>[http://www.casinoman.net/gambling-news/article/safenames-wins-domain-dispute-for-legendary-poker-player-gus-hans.5850.asp# CasionMan.net]</ref> |
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| ==Services== | | ==Services== |
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| [[Category:Companies]] | | [[Category:Companies]] |
| [[Category:Registrars]] | | [[Category:Registrars]] |
| + | [[Category:Corporate Brand Protection]] |