New .PRO Internet Registry Now Accepting Defensive Registrations for Trademarks and Brand Names
'Sunrise' Period Allows Major Brands, Others to Protect Names
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/-- Hostway Corporation, a global leader in Web hosting and managed services, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Registry Services Corporation, will become the registry operator for the .PRO top-level Internet domain for professionals, after it acquires the core assets of RegistryPro, a subsidiary of Register.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCOM - News).
About .PRO, The Internet for Professionals
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, RegistryPro is the ICANN-designated operator of the .PRO TLD.
Since launching in 2004, .PRO has become an important tool for businesses, organizations and individuals in building trusted relationships throughout the world. In many languages, "pro" is synonymous with dedication, skill, and vision – the .PRO name allows people to capture that distinctive character. Whether developing a brand, refining an identity, or promoting a specialty, .PRO offers every business and professional the opportunity to enhance their image by adding a powerful, easy-to-identify name to their online presence and web-based products.