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2024 Trends: UDRP Complaints, Domain Scams Still on the Rise

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It has been a busy year for domain scammers – and the brand owners fighting back against them. According to numbers published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Forum, the number of complaints...more

Hogan Lovells

Domain Name News: June 2023

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This is the June edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. ...more

Jaburg Wilk

Internet Eviction: Using the UDRP to Boot Cybersquatters

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Cybersquatters often exploit brand owners by demanding a large payment for a domain name that is similar to the brand owner’s trademark. Cybersquatters may also seek to profit from rerouting internet traffic intended for the...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

4th Circuit Agrees That Domain Re-Registration Is Subject To ACPA

Last month, the Fourth Circuit issued a landmark intellectual property ruling in The Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Shenzhen Stone Network Information Ltd., No. 21-1823 (4th Cir. Jan. 24, 2023)....more

ArentFox Schiff

Media & Entertainment: 10 Legal Challenges for Companies in 2023

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With the start of the new year, the ArentFox Schiff Media & Entertainment Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for companies in 2023. 1. Sweeping Impact of Generative AI - The gale wind roaring into...more

Hogan Lovells

Domain Name News: January 2023

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This is the January edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover: Domain name industry news,...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Fourth Circuit Finds “Re-registration” of a Domain Can be Cybersquatting—A Prudential Clarification to the ACPA

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The Fourth Circuit’s decision yesterday in The Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Shenzhen Stone Network Information Ltd., No. 21-1823, F.4th (4th Cir. Jan. 24, 2023), provides important clarification on the...more

Hogan Lovells

Domain Name News: November / December 2022

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This is the November / December edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover...more

Hogan Lovells

Domain Name News: July, August 2022

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This is the July / August edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover: Domain name industry...more

BakerHostetler

Decentralized Domains: Metaverse Land Grab

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As the metaverse continues to become a more established marketplace, and consumers become more familiar with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), NFT marketplaces, decentralized domains, bitcoin, crypto wallets and the blockchain, it...more

Hogan Lovells

Anchovy News, January 2022

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This is the January edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover...more

ArentFox Schiff

NFT Domain Name Squatters: ICANN Rules UDRP Applies to NFTs

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Nothing is safe from fraudulent activity, not even emerging NFTs (non-fungible tokens). While most domain owners are still learning about NFTs, cryptosquatters have been busily creating NFTs using well-known trademarks. There...more

Hogan Lovells

Anchovy News, May 2021

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This is the May edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover...more

Maynard Nexsen

Using the UDRP to Combat Unauthorized Access to Computer Systems and Online Fraud

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Scams involving domain names, resulting in unauthorized access to a company’s computer network and online fraud, have increased during the pandemic. These scams involve an entity registering a domain name identical or...more

A&O Shearman

Domain names, online fraud and UDRP proceedings

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The pandemic has accelerated society’s reliance on online services and businesses depend more heavily than ever on their domain names to provide a safe destination for their customers....more

Hogan Lovells

Anchovy News, November / December 2020

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This is the November / December 2020 edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. ...more

Hogan Lovells

Anchovy News, September 2020

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This is the September 2020 edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover...more

Jaburg Wilk

Why Register My Trademark? The Benefits of Trademark Registration

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A trademark is a word, name, or symbol used to identify and distinguish a seller’s product from those of others. A trademark is part of a company’s brand. It is the embodiment of the company’s reputation. Over time, a...more

Hogan Lovells

WIPO Domain Name Dispute Resolution: One Americano, please!

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In a recent decision under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a Panel refused to order the transfer of a Domain Name because the Complainant...more

Hogan Lovells

WIPO: Be aware of generic terms in domain name dispute resolution

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In a recent decision under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a Panel denied the transfer of a domain name because the Complainant failed to...more

Butler Snow LLP

Winning the Domain Name Game: A Clear Cut Process for Protecting Your Business or Brand from Cybersquatters

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So you want to register a domain name for your company’s registered trademark only to find out, it’s already been claimed by someone other than you. Even worse, someone has incorporated your trademark into his domain name and...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Hard Times With WHOIS? INTA Wants To Know

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If you have encountered any issues accessing WHOIS information, the International Trademark Association (“INTA”) wants to hear from you. Due to changes in privacy law brought on by the European Union’s General Data...more

Hogan Lovells

WIPO: Cybersquatting breaks all-time record high

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations specialized agency based in Geneva that administers the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) has released a press release revealing that...more

Kilpatrick

4 Key Takeaways: Multijurisdictional Litigation Strategy for Brand Owners

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Brand owners are often faced with the need to litigate over trademark rights against the same opposing party in more than one jurisdiction. Kilpatrick Townsend Trademark Partners Gregory Gilchrist and Charles Hooker recently...more

Hogan Lovells

WIPO – No fan site for tribute band

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In a recent decision under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a panel ordered the transfer of a domain name that exactly matched the name of a...more

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