New gTLD program : ICANN launches a new website in preparation for the new round
ICANN just launched a new website to prepare applicants for the next round of gTLDs applications.
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Increase in cybersquatting on [brand][country].com registrations
Massive frauds are being observed in domain registrations reproducing a brand followed by the name of a country, with .com extension. The process consists in… Read More »Increase in cybersquatting on [brand][country].com registrations
Unstoppable Domains joins GlobalBlock
GlobalBlock represents a significant advancement in the realm of online brand protection, heralding an era where security reaches unprecedented heights. This service effectively blocks the… Read More »Unstoppable Domains joins GlobalBlock
The future of IP Rights in the metaverse: insights from the British Intellectual Property Office
On March 7, 2024, the British Intellectual Property Office published a report developed by a team of experts [1] at shedding light on the links… Read More »The future of IP Rights in the metaverse: insights from the British Intellectual Property Office
2024 European Commission Recommendation on measures to combat counterfeiting
On March 19, 2024, the European Commission published its “Recommendation on measures to combat counterfeiting and strengthen respect for intellectual property rights” (Europa.eu, 2024.03.19). Through… Read More »2024 European Commission Recommendation on measures to combat counterfeiting
Enhancing transparency in domain name disputes: the case for including registration agreement language in WhoIs data
Under Article 11 of the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Rules, the language of the dispute resolution process is determined by the… Read More »Enhancing transparency in domain name disputes: the case for including registration agreement language in WhoIs data
Shoptrumpsneakers.com: David Hogg’s push for gun control using Trump’s new sneaker brand
David Hogg, a Parkland school shooting survivor, and gun control activist has registered the domain name shoptrumpsneakers.com, which refers to Donald Trump’s new sneaker brand.… Read More »Shoptrumpsneakers.com: David Hogg’s push for gun control using Trump’s new sneaker brand
Less restrictions for .swiss extension
The Swiss Federal Administration recently announced that natural persons domiciled in Switzerland and Swiss nationals will be entitled to register a .swiss domain name. Applications… Read More »Less restrictions for .swiss extension
.shop: a strategic extension for e-commerce
The .shop extension continues to be of significant interest to cybersquatters. Brands active in online commerce are particularly targeted. As a preventive measure, it is… Read More ».shop: a strategic extension for e-commerce
WIPO cybersquatting statistics: just the tip of the iceberg
Every year begins with the release of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center statistics on domain name disputes. These figures are… Read More »WIPO cybersquatting statistics: just the tip of the iceberg