Steve Levy ⬥ August 5 Microsoft Corporation recently experienced success after filing a UDRP complaint with the National Arbitration Forum disputing 13 domain names containing a number of its trademarks. The respondent, simply listed as “Admin” from the Republic of Korea, failed to submit a response, but this was not why the NAF Panel ruled […]
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Yvette Miller ⬥ 31 July Matt Cutts, who leads Google’s efforts to root out spam from its search results, has some pertinent advice about the use of country code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs like .UK and .US) as a viable alternative to the .COM space. In this video, from the website of media company Examiner.com,
Steve Levy ⬥ 29 July There are many possible issues to discuss in the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s failed attempt to reclaim the domain names gardenstateparkway.com and njturnpike.com through a UDRP complaint. There’s the issue of laches: the domains were registered in 1998, and the complainant claims it only just learned of these domains in
Yvette Miller ⬥ 29 July Eyes are on the Senate today as Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., released a “discussion draft” of legislation to “help prosecutors crack down on economic espionage and trade-secret theft.” The bill is designed to help fight the growing threat of foreign cyberattacks against U.S. businesses. Senators Whitehouse
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Yvette Miller ⬥ 22 July Honestly? Most of the Internet is talking about the #royalbaby boy. No room for much else! Birth Announcement at Buckingham Palace Just as well, since ICANN’s 47th public meeting wrapped up in Durban, South Africa. To recap, here are some blogs to read: GAC’s Final Word from Durban While You
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Steve Levy ⬥ 19 July Even though the result in this case ended in a transfer, we are reminded that just because a UDRP Respondent fails to submit a response doesn’t mean that a decision will automatically be made in favor of the complainant. PayPal, Inc., filed a complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization
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FairWinds Partners — July 10, 2012 Here at FairWinds, we take a lot of pride in the services we offer clients around new gTLDs. But traditionally, our services have focused on domain names in existing gTLDs – specifically, advising clients on the best ways to use domains to promote and protect their brands online. This
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Because I grew up in New England, right outside of Boston, the Boston Globe has always been a staple in my life. I can still picture it perfectly, folded up in its clear plastic bag, waiting at the end of the driveway to be picked up with the mail. To this day, whenever I go
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FairWinds Partners — July 1, 2013 Among the hurdles brand applicants for new gTLDs must still clear is gaining access to geographic domain names at the second level. For example, will applicants be able to buy domains such as Canada.FairWinds or DE.FairWinds (DE is the two-character label for Germany). According to the new gTLD Applicant
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FairWinds Partners — June 28, 2013 When the new gTLDs roll out, banking online will take a step toward better security. Approximately 20 banks applied for their own .BRAND, including Citigroup (.CITI), Bank of America (.BOFA), HSBC (.HSBC), and The State Bank of India (.STATEBANK). Other banks, including smaller regional banks,
Zane Bundy ⬥ 26 June I woke-up on one morning a week or so ago, turned on my computer, started the coffee, and returned to my desk. I noticed an ad for Nordstrom’s half-yearly sale while reading some emails. The coffee maker beeped, I went to the kitchen and poured a cup. Still half-asleep, I
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Steve Levy ⬥ 24 June In a recent UDRP complaint, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) was able to successfully recover the domain name cvsonlinepharmacystore.com. The complaint itself, filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was rather straightforward. The Respondent did not even bother submitting a response and CVS was easily able to meet all three
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