Systems and methods for discovery of brand-registered domain names
US10887278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/4511
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Taking a zero-configuration approach, a domain name discovery system utilizes, in an iterative process, WHOIS data and infrastructure data for a seed domain to automatically discover domain names having registration and/or infrastructure details that match those of the seed domain. Registration information such as a registered email address associated with a domain name discovered through WHOIS data matching or infrastructure data matching is utilized in a reverse lookup for domain names having infrastructure or WHOIS registered information that fully matches the information associated with the domain name discovered through the iterative process. Domain names discovered through WHOIS data matching, infrastructure data matching, and reverse lookup can be presented through a user interface on a client device communicatively connected to the domain name discovery system over a network. The domain name discovery can be performed periodically or in near real time responsive to receiving a new seed domain.
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