By Steve Levy One element of par. 4(a)(i) of the UDRP requires proof that a complainant own trademark rights that relate to the disputed domain name. This proof usually takes the form of one or more trademark registration certificates that the complainant submits into evidence as part of its UDRP complaint. But what happens when […]
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By Josh Bourne It’s been a rough year for proponents of cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and other blockchain-based technologies. Cryptocurrency exchange FTX collapsed in November, incinerating billions of dollars of investors’ capital after its fraudulent activities were exposed. The price of many non-fungible tokens, or NFTs–a type of asset that sometimes resembles a digital trading card, most
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By Steve Levy A recent decision raises two very timely and critical issues. First is whether the case is being decided based on all of the available evidence, including how far a panelist itself is expected to go to find information that has not been submitted by the parties. The second is why there’s such
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By Steve Levy A frequent defense made by domain name owners is that they’re not responsible for the pay-per-click (monetized advertising) links on their website since it’s the registrar or the hosting provider whose algorithms decide what links go on the page. Spoiler alert – they are responsible. In a recent case involving the domain
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A new digital asset has arrived – blockchain domains, also known as Web3 and/or NFT domains. The assets exist on blockchains, which operate as decentralized public ledgers with immutable data. Due to the flexible underlying technology, blockchain domains have varied uses that are expected to increase in number and utilization. These domain names should not
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An increasing proportion of major brands experience trademark infringement year-over-year1. As of 2020, 85% of brands saw infringement1 with a large proportion occurring online through various strategies, including counterfeit product sales, use of trademarks in domain names and social media handles, or impersonation of a brand owner. With the continuous increase of online infringement, it is
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The Fundamental Knowledge Needed to Expand Your Business Online How easily can new customers find you online? Is your domain name an exact match to your company? How much time have you spent planning your domain name strategy? With 4.66 billion internet users and an increase in domain name registrations by more than 4% year
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Held virtually in July 2021, ICANN 71 featured policy-focused presentations and cross-organizational sessions. The policies discussed were particularly community oriented, with an emphasis on the improvement of communications and user experiences while focusing on maintaining and improving security measures. Find some of our key takeaways below: Legal vs. Natural Persons: EPDP Phase 2A Weighs in
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By Alexandra Zins Throughout the related sessions at the ICANN 64 Public Meeting in Kobe, Japan, it was clear that addressing domain abuse will be a priority for ICANN moving forward. Recent news of widespread Domain Name System (DNS) attacks underscored the urgent need for registries, registrars, cybersecurity professionals, and other ICANN stakeholders to work
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By Lauren Tracey Every consumer who buys goods or services online is potentially a target for cybercriminals in search of your personal information. This means that if you are a company conducting any business with customers online, it pays to make sure that your domain names are free and clear of phishing attacks. Otherwise, the
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By Emily Johns In October, ICANN and its community convened for their third and final public meeting of the year in Barcelona, Spain. The meeting, typically the largest of the year, had nearly 2,400 attendees and included the bi-annual High-Level Government Meeting, which itself included government representatives from 124 different countries. The meeting focused largely
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By Josh Bourne In its annual Cyber Monday report, FairWinds reviews the impact of typosquatting on 50 top internet retail brands and their audiences. The most notable insights that FairWinds uncovered in its 2018 analysis are that: Domain parking platforms that host malicious content and seek to distribute malware are much more prevalent Squatters are
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