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The most common domain name services like domain dispute, domain acquisitions or portfolio management are generally provided by corporate registrars.
For more specific needs, famous specialized domain name consulting firms include the American companies Interisle and ZookNIC for reports and market studies, and FairWinds Partners for brand protection.
With ICANN's announcement of the next round of new gTLD applications, there has been a notable increase in demand for consulting services. This surge is primarily captured by corporate registrars and Registry Service Providers, which are well-positioned to help organizations in navigating the complexities of acquiring and managing new gTLDs. Valideus, a subsidiary of the UK-based Com Laude Group, the German company Dotzon provide technical assistance and consultancy services for registries and registrars.
Domain management and monetization tools and solutions are offered by the largest domain marketplaces like Sedo and Godaddy. Some companies specialize in this service, such as Taku (GMO Group) and OpusDNS (InternetX Group)
The purchase or sale of a valuable domain name often requires expert advice and negotiations, which are the services offered by brokerage firms.