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More (AI?) Falsified Evidence – This Time, By A Complainant!

By Steve Levy On June 3, 2024, I wrote a piece titled Falsified Evidence In The Age Of AI. Well, it’s happened again. Only this time, the forger is a Complainant asserting trademark rights. The disputed domain name is lemeilleur.com and Complainant claimed ownership of a US trademark registration for LE MEILLEUR, Serial Number 98864499, with a registration date

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Cybersquatting or Trademark Infringement? There Is a Difference!

By Steve Levy Not all domain name disputes are suited for resolution through the UDRP. In a July 24, 2024 comment, it was highlighted that other business disputes (contracts, proof of common law trademark rights, prior business relationships, etc.) can place a dispute outside the scope of the UDRP and better suited for resolution through the

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Meeting the Demand: Exploring ICANN’s Next Round of New gTLDs

By Tom Wells Introduction In a rapidly expanding digital landscape, the demand for unique and targeted domain extensions is reaching new heights. As the Internet continues to evolve, the role of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in managing domain names has become increasingly pivotal. ICANN’s upcoming round of New gTLDs (Generic

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Navigating the New DNS Abuse Obligations: Impacts on Registry Operators

By Tom Wells As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the management and governance of the Domain Name System (DNS) are subject to regulatory updates and modernized standards. Recently, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) implemented significant amendments to its Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) and the Registry Agreement (RA), introducing new obligations

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