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GlobalBlock Safeguarding Brands Online

February 28, 2024
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GlobalBlock Safeguarding Brands Online

GlobalBlock, introduced by the Brand Safety Alliance (a GoDaddy subsidiary), is set to transform how businesses secure their digital identities. This service, already adopted by leading registrars like GoDaddy Corporate Domains and 101domain, allows companies to subscribe and reserve specific domain spaces, blocking not only exact matches but also variations that could be visually confusing, such as those involving homoglyphs. Traditionally, companies had to manually register multiple domain names to protect their trademarks, but GlobalBlock streamlines this process, offering a more comprehensive and automated solution.

GlobalBlock goes beyond basic protection by introducing the GlobalBlock+ plan, which can potentially block tens of thousands of domains, including those with confusable homoglyph characters. While this service provides a powerful tool for brand protection, it comes at a significant cost, with annual fees ranging from $5,999 for the basic plan to $8,999 for the more extensive blocking features. This raises questions about accessibility for smaller businesses and the potential impact on free speech, as automated systems like GlobalBlock may suppress domains beyond those infringing on trademarks.

The implementation of GlobalBlock has sparked debates around the balance between brand protection and potential limitations on free speech. While it undoubtedly simplifies the process for large corporations, concerns are raised about smaller entities and individuals being restricted in their domain choices. The impact of GlobalBlock on the domain space and the broader implications for online expression and trademark enforcement will likely be closely monitored as the service becomes more widely available.

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  • Registrars can now block all domains that resemble brand names
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