Lessons from the Pixabay.net case
In WIPO Case No. D2024-4253, Pixabay Inc. successfully obtained the transfer of the domain name <pixabay.net>, registered in 2015, five years after the launch of… Read More »Lessons from the Pixabay.net case
In WIPO Case No. D2024-4253, Pixabay Inc. successfully obtained the transfer of the domain name <pixabay.net>, registered in 2015, five years after the launch of… Read More »Lessons from the Pixabay.net case
Table of Contents In the digital age, where fame can be achieved in an instant, brands—whether globally recognized or local—face a common threat: cybersquatting. Exploitation… Read More »Beyond fame: defending brands of all sizes from cybersquatting
The .VE Registry has announced the opening of domain registrations directly under the .VE top-level domain (TLD) specifically for trademark holders. This new policy aims… Read More »Venezuelian Registry Opens 2nd Level Domains Registration
When entering into a franchise agreement, numerous elements need careful consideration to ensure a smooth and legally sound partnership. One critical, yet often overlooked, aspect is the handling of domain names.
The Brand Safety Alliance (BSA), an offshoot of GoDaddy Registry, introduced GlobalBlock, a new domain name blocking service covering over 500 domain name extensions. In… Read More »GlobalBlock: Introducing a new blocking mechanism in over 500 extensions
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