MetaFacebook.com: Aged domain was lost via the UDRP process—here’s why
Posted by DomainGang on February 9, 2023, at 12:46 pm
Registered in 2011, the domain name MetaFacebook.com predates the brand transition of Facebook to Meta by a good 10 years. The domain existed prior to that, however, as historical WHOIS records show that it was first registered in 2006, two years after the founding of Facebook. Facebook filed a UDRP to get the domain, which […]
Filed under Domain Law · Tagged with Domains, Facebook, Meta domains, MetaFacebook, MetaFacebook.com, UDRP, WIPO, meta, trademarks
Meta-StateFarm.com: UDRP contains meta-baloney about Respondent’s domain
Posted by DomainGang on September 15, 2022, at 7:59 am
A lot of traction on the “meta” and “metaverse” trends have created ample demonstrated interest from global companies. Some are famously pushing forward with such entrance into the Web3 space, others are still holding off. Lack of action does not mean, however, that anyone can hop in and squat on famous marks, such as that […]
Filed under Domain Law · Tagged with Domains, Forum, Meta domains, Meta-StateFarm.com, Metaverse, Metaverse domains, State Farm, UDRP, grant transfer
Meta domains: UDRP targeted 33 domains in 9 countries!
Posted by DomainGang on July 29, 2022, at 6:30 pm
Meta, Inc., operators of the umbrella corporation running Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, have filed a UDRP targeting 33 “meta domains.” The number is not extreme as we’ve seen similar UDRPs in the past targeting dozens of domains en masse. What’s different in this case is the multiple Respondents from all over the world – a […]
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Metadata.com in multi-bidder auction by long term holder
Posted by DomainGang on June 25, 2022, at 3:21 pm
Tennessee-based Metadata LLC, owners of the domain name Metadata.com, is inviting multiple bidders with a deadline of July 25, 2022. Up to five qualified bidders will then engage in the process of submitting a “best and final offer” no later than August 26, 2022; the winner will be notified by September 9, 2022. Registered in […]
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Meta Pay: Bank changes name after selling off IP assets
Posted by DomainGang on May 18, 2022, at 8:40 am
Meta, Inc., the mother company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has filed for the registration of META PAY in 5 different instances. These trademark registration applications show that Meta intends to launch a payment platform called “META PAY” where users exchange fiat money and cryptocurrencies. Facebook “slash” Meta spent $60 million dollars last year to […]
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Meta Platforms wins UDRP for several “Horizon” domain names
Posted by DomainGang on April 29, 2022, at 12:13 pm
Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, was formed after a corporate rebranding occurred last October. Since then, the company filed for several “meta” trademarks and others involving “horizon” – its latest expansion of the Metaverse: Meta’s Horizon Worlds is a social VR application that allows users to explore virtual worlds in an interactive […]
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MetaCareers.com: #Meta domain was sold by HugeDomains to Mark Zuckerberg
Posted by DomainGang on April 15, 2022, at 11:54 am
Meta domains have become popular since Facebook created Meta Platforms, Inc., as an umbrella corporation to Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Domain investors take note: There are many meta domains that appear “generic” but if they were registered after the launch of the Meta platform they might be infringing on pending or existing trademarks. In general, […]
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Metawatch.com: Domain auction shadowed by “Meta” trademark
Posted by DomainGang on April 11, 2022, at 10:53 am
Meta domain names have become the focus of investors & opportunists, ever since Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the formation of Meta Platforms as a new umbrella company. Meta has actively sought to acquire domains, such as Meta.com, social media handles, and has filed UDRP cases against domain squatters. Protecting its Meta brand, Facebook/Meta is […]
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Metamates.com: Meta employees are now called #Metamates
Posted by DomainGang on February 16, 2022, at 2:38 pm
Meta, the mother company of Facebook, announced that as part of a new era in corporate culture, employees are to be referred to as “Metamates.” An apparent portmanteau of “Meta” and “teammates” the Metamates reference was made by Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg: Be Direct and Respect Your Colleagues is about creating a culture where we […]
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Breaking: Meta rebrands as Facebook!
Posted by DomainGang on February 3, 2022, at 2:13 pm
In a surprise move reversing its recent domain rebranding, Meta Platforms is reverting its global brand to its original name: Facebook. Citing paltry Q4/2021 results in terms of growth potential, Meta is switching back to the name most of its middle-aged users know it by. “I tried hard to convince the young crowds about Meta […]
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Facebook acquires Meta #domains among other assets for $60 million dollars
Posted by DomainGang on December 13, 2021, at 7:59 pm
Meta Platforms Inc., the full name of Meta, the umbrella company of Facebook, just pledged $60 million dollars on a bunch of meta domains, related trademarks, and more. The $60 million deal was closed with US regional bank Meta Financial Group, in order to acquire the Meta name and related brands, including Metabank and Meta […]
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Early Thanksgiving: MetaFB.org sold for $27,088 on #Sedo
Posted by DomainGang on November 25, 2021, at 11:02 am
Meta madness continues with MetaFB.org, a domain turkey registered two months ago selling for $27,088 dollars on Sedo. Referencing the “Meta” rebranding by Facebook, that “FB” suffix avoids infringing on the famous “Facebook” trademark. Domain investor Aznagui noted the sale on Twitter: Metafb.org sold officially 24/11/2021 for almost 30K$ The buyer (Unknown) was referred by […]
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