VeriSign, Inc.
NXD query monitor

Abstract:

Non-existent domain (NXD) queries may be monitored to determine if a keyword is included in NXD queries for a brand top level domain (TLD). When a predetermined number of NXD queries have been received for a brand domain that include the keyword, an action may be initiated. The action may be related to the registration of a new domain for the brand domain including the keyword.