TLD
What does gTLD stand for?
Generic Top Level Domain
When determining the value of a Domain, what is the Radio Test used for?
Spelling (Can someone hear the name on the radio and easily spell it?)
Why does Acquisitions come to you (Investigations) when they get stuck?
They are looking for viable contact information and investigations specializes in research and thinking outside of the box.
What is the ideal amount of cases an ACQ analyst will have at one time?
40-50
What does ccTLD stand for?
Country Code Top Level Domain
When the registrar is GoDaddy, which tool should you use for more accurate results?
Domain Tools
If we are negotiating and the current owner is part of a large company with a lot of brand awareness, will the value of the IP be higher or lower?
Higher
What are some strategy’s we use to illicit a response from an IP owner?
Subject line offer
FedEx letters (signature required)
On-site investigation
What type of IP does Marksmen mostly acquire?
Domain Names
Trademarks
Social media Handles
What does sTLD stand for?
Sponsored Top Level Domain
Which tool can be used to tell us which social media handles are available to register?
What is a Finder's Fee?
A fee we pay to someone who helps put us in contact with the owner of the IP (Friend, family, follower, etc.)
If you are assigned a INV for ACQ case type, should you assume contact is to be made?
No! Contact for these case types must be explicitly authorized by the ACQ analyst.
What is a registrant?
The end owner of a domain (A person or company)
Is .ai a ccTLD, gTLD, or sTLD?
ccTLD (Anguilla)
Which tool(s) can be used to appraise a domain?
What is the least we have ever acquired a domain for?
$0
What word are analysts supposed to avoid when talking with clients and sellers?
"Recommend"
Is the created date/registration date on a domain always the same?
No, it can change if the domain ever expires and is re-registered
Is .biz a ccTLD, gTLD, or sTLD?
gTLD
What platforms should you check when looking for local presence requirements for ccTLDs?
When valuing IP, if the name is short, will it be worth more than a long name?
Yes, most likely
Why can it be a good idea to reach out to the Attorney of Record when trying to contact an owner?
The seller receiving information about an inquiry from a trusted source, such as their attorney, can help get us in the door.
When checking Whois and Historic Whois, what is something you should be looking for?
Changes in Name Servers (NS)
Changes in Registrant information
Changes in Registrar information