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.UK: WIPO Takes Over Administration of Disputes, but the DRS Retains Its Identity

Starting on July 7, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will assume responsibility for administering Nominet’s Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) for .UK domain names. While the transition marks an important development in the management of UK domain name disputes, the DRS itself remains unchanged. Its rules, mediation process, expert panel, and appeal mechanism will all continue to operate as before. This article examines what is changing, what is not, and why the DRS remains one of the most distinctive domain name dispute resolution systems in the world.

.LATINO: a new extension for an identity without borders

The .LATINO gTLD does not refer to a single territory or language. It evokes a transnational cultural space shaped by Latin languages, migration, music, media, and digital identities. As the sunrise period opens, some brands may see in .LATINO far more than just another domain name extension.

GlobalBlock Coverage Grows with .CN, .DE and Amazon: Just a perk for subscribers, or reason for non-subscribers to reconsider?

GlobalBlock now covers more than 780 TLDs, offering unprecedented defensive reach. But as coverage expands, a more nuanced question emerges: does broader protection translate into real, measurable value for brands, or does it remain largely intangible? With the addition of major extensions such as .CN and .DE, the balance may be shifting, but not always in the way one might expect.

INTA Annual Meeting 2026: A Strategic Meeting Point for Brand Protection in the Digital Era

From May 2 to 6, 2026, the International Trademark Association (INTA) will hold its Annual Meeting in London. This major event will bring together several thousand intellectual property professionals from around the world to discuss developments in trademark law and the growing challenges of brand protection in the digital environment. The IP Twins team will be present.