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Domain name ownership validation

US7493403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2007
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1491
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for validating ownership of a domain name. According to one embodiment, a validating ownership of a domain name can comprise retrieving one or more domain name ownership records. For example, the one or more domain name ownership records comprise Who Is records. Validity of the one or more domain name records can be confirmed with a designated domain manager. According to one embodiment, confirming validity of the one or more domain name records with the designated domain manager can comprise authenticating the designated domain manager based on a certificate provided by the designated domain manager.

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