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Domain Name Resources
Domain
Name Organizations
ICANN
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN) is the non-profit corporation that
was formed to assume responsibility for the IP
address space allocation, protocol parameter
assignment, domain name system management, and root
server system management functions.
Address
Supporting
Organization
The purpose of the ASO is to review and develop
recommendations on Internet policy and structure in
relation to the system of IP addresses, and to
advise the ICANN Board on these matters.
Domain
Name Supporting
Organization
The DNSO advises the ICANN Board on policy issues
relating to the domain name system (DNS) - the
system of names commonly used to identify Internet
locations and resources. The domain name system
translates these heirarchically-structured,
easy-to-remember names (like www.icann.org) into IP
addresses that have been assigned to specific
computers.
Protocol
Supporting
Organization
The PSO advises the ICANN Board with respect to
matters relating to the assignment of parameters
for Internet protocols, technical standards that
let computers exchange information and manage
communications over the Internet.
IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the
central coordinator for the assignment of unique
parameter values for Internet protocols. The IANA
acts as the clearinghouse to assign and coordinate
the use of numerous Internet protocol
parameters.
IETF
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a
large open international community of network
designers, operators, vendors, and researchers
concerned with the evolution of the Internet
architecture and the smooth operation of the
Internet. It is open to any interested
individual.
ICANN
Watch
ICANN Watch monitors and tracks the action of ICANN
and global domain name policy.
Domain
Name Rights
Coalition
The Domain Name Rights Coalition (DNRC) represents
the interests and views of entrepreneurs, small
businesses and individuals on the Internet. We work
for national and international policies which are
fair and equitable to all users of the Internet,
and which promote the Internet as a global medium
of communication and free speech.
WIPO
- Domain Name Dispute
Resolution
The Center focuses on the administration of
disputes relating to the Internet and electronic
commerce. The Center is the leading dispute
resolution service provider for disputes arising
out of the registration and use of Internet domain
names. In addition, the Center is frequently
consulted on issues relating to intellectual
property dispute resolution and the Internet.
CORE
Internet Council of
Registrars
an international not-for-profit association of
Registrars constituted under Swiss Law. CORE's
members are professional registrars who handle
domain name registration on behalf of
customers.
Legal Resources
GigaLaw.com
GigaLaw.com provides legal information for Internet
and technology professionals, Internet
entrepreneurs and the lawyers who serve them.
GigaLaw.com is produced exclusively by lawyers and
law professors.
United
States Patent and Trademark
Office
The official Web site of the United States Patent
and Trademark Office, a Performance-Based
Organization of the Government of the United States
of America.
United
States Copyright
Office
The Copyright Office is also an office of record, a
place where claims to copyright are registered and
where documents relating to copyright may be
recorded when the requirements of the copyright law
are met.
Nameprotect.com
NameProtect.com is committed to setting the
industry standard when it comes to trademark
research and registration services. As one of the
World's leading trademark research firms, we have
helped thousands of entrepreneurs, businesses,
attorneys and other intellectual property
professionals with their trademark needs.
Questel
• Orbit
A service dedicated to Intellectual Property
information: patents scientific and technical
(sci-tech) information, trademarks and Internet
domain names.
4TradeMark.com
Informative site offering trademark assistance,
registration, research links and FAQs on trademark
issues.
All
About Trademarks
This site is dedicated to trademarks, and trademark
law. Learn about marks; explore many trademark
links; order U.S. applications and search reports,
or follow related links to copyright, unfair
competition, computer, multimedia, advertising,
international trade, and trade secret law
topics.
Whois Tools
Domain
Dossier
Tools to help you investigate domains and IP
addresses. Includes domain whois record, DNS
records, traceroute, service scan and network whois
record.
Whois.net
Offers tools to help you find domain names and will
help you through the processes of registering a
domain. The site also features "Deleted domain
Search, Suggest-a-name Search and other useful
links and resources.
Register.com
A provider of Internet domain name registration
services worldwide, they offer a quick and
user-friendly registration process as well as
responsive and reliable customer support. The
Company also offers a suite of value-added products
and services targeted to assist register.com
customers in developing and maintaining their
online identities.
Network
Solutions
The world's leading Registrar of Web addresses,
helps businesses and individuals establish an
identity, communicate with their customers and
conduct commerce - all online. Through its Registry
business, Network Solutions plays a critical role
in the infrastructure of the Internet acting as a
wholesaler to all the Registrars of domain names
ending in .com, .net and .org.
NameProtect.com
NameProtect.com is committed to setting the
industry standard when it comes to trademark
research and registration services. As one of the
World's leading trademark research firms, we have
helped thousands of entrepreneurs, businesses,
attorneys and other intellectual property
professionals with their trademark needs.
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