UNDERWRITING THE SALE OF SHARES OF EQUITY IN A DOMAIN NAME
Systems and methods are disclosed for underwriting a sale of shares of equity in a domain name. Domain information (including domain registrant, description, organizations, performance, business plans and risks) is submitted to a network of underwriters. Based on this information, the potential underwriters submit proposals to underwrite the sale of shares of equity in the domain name. The registrant selects a proposal, and the registrant and selected underwriter negotiate the number of shares and price per share.
1 . A method comprising the step of underwriting a sale of shares of equity in a Domain Name.
2 . The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of:
a. accepting a submission of a plurality of Domain Information from a Registrant of the Domain Name;
b. submitting a Proposal to underwrite the sale of shares of equity in the Domain Name; and
c. upon receiving notice of acceptance of the Proposal, negotiating a plurality of Domain Equity and Price Information, including a number of shares available for sale and a price for each share.
3 . The method of claim 2 wherein the plurality of Domain Information further comprises:
a. a plurality of domain Related Organizations;
b. a plurality of Domain Performance information;
c. a plurality of domain related Business Plans; and
d. a plurality of Potential Investment Risks associated with investing in the Domain Name.
4 . A system comprising a Network of Underwriters to underwrite a sale of shares of equity in a Domain Name.
5 . The system of claim 4 further comprising:
a. a Central Repository of a plurality of Domain Information, wherein the Central Repository is capable of submitting relevant Domain Information to the Network of Underwriters;
b. a plurality of Proposals from the Network of Underwriters, wherein the plurality of Proposals presented are based on the plurality of Domain Information; and
c. a plurality of shares in the Domain Name, wherein a number of shares and a price per share is based on a negotiated Domain Equity and Price Information.
6 . The system of claim 5 wherein the Domain Information further comprises:
a. a plurality of domain Related Organizations;
b. a plurality of Domain Performance information;
c. a plurality of domain related Business Plans; and
d. a plurality of Potential Investment Risks associated with investing in the Domain Name.