domain disputes

Afnic publishes the summary of contributions received as part of the public consultation on the proposed mediation procedure for .fr and French overseas domain names. read more / download PDF

Afnic publishes the summary of contributions received as part of the public consultation on the proposed mediation procedure for .fr and French overseas domain names. read more / download PDF

The newest issue of GigaLaw’s Domain Dispute Digest (for the third quarter of 2022) shows that trademark owners are continuing to file a record number of complaints under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). I expect this trend to continue, which would result in a...

The newest issue of GigaLaw’s Domain Dispute Digest (for the third quarter of 2022) shows that trademark owners are continuing to file a record number of complaints under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). I expect this trend to continue, which would result in a...

... the number of domain name disputes at WIPO is up more than 14 percent since 2020 with about two weeks left in the year. Plus, the number of cases this year is double the number from not that many years ago. Also, the total number of disputed domain names – not just cases – has also already...

... the number of domain name disputes at WIPO is up more than 14 percent since 2020 with about two weeks left in the year. Plus, the number of cases this year is double the number from not that many years ago. Also, the total number of disputed domain names – not just cases – has also already...

After a Herculean effort, I’ve managed to complete my company’s comment submission to ICANN, to respond to the dangerous proposal from its working group which would have severe negative consequences for domain name owners. My company’s comment can be read at...

After a Herculean effort, I’ve managed to complete my company’s comment submission to ICANN, to respond to the dangerous proposal from its working group which would have severe negative consequences for domain name owners. My company’s comment can be read at...

In my comments on the ICANN RPM PDP Final Report, I call them out for their dishonesty, their utter lie that they actually reviewed past public comments: https://freespeech.com/2021/05/15/icann-incompetence-on-full-display-with-the-rpm-pdp-phase-1-final-report/ If others want to submit...

In my comments on the ICANN RPM PDP Final Report, I call them out for their dishonesty, their utter lie that they actually reviewed past public comments: https://freespeech.com/2021/05/15/icann-incompetence-on-full-display-with-the-rpm-pdp-phase-1-final-report/ If others want to submit...

Back in Dec 2020, ProStar Geocorp announced that the company has obtained the domain name POINTMAN.COM, as part of a settlement and transfer agreement. The transfer was based on ProStar’s prior trademark rights in the mark POINTMAN®. POINTMAN® is a registered trademark of ProStar’s and the...

Back in Dec 2020, ProStar Geocorp announced that the company has obtained the domain name POINTMAN.COM, as part of a settlement and transfer agreement. The transfer was based on ProStar’s prior trademark rights in the mark POINTMAN®. POINTMAN® is a registered trademark of ProStar’s and the...

Hello D-experts, This is a case study related to Domain Disputes. I found this very informative in various aspects specially on the beginner level in this business. May be, this will help someone to understand the disputes in better way. Single company with Double cases. Look at them... 1)...

Hello D-experts, This is a case study related to Domain Disputes. I found this very informative in various aspects specially on the beginner level in this business. May be, this will help someone to understand the disputes in better way. Single company with Double cases. Look at them... 1)...

New Zealand-based ICT services giant Datacom is denying it tried to "reverse hijack" a domain being used by an Australian company Datacom Communications. Datacom found itself on the short end of a decision, released last week by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with Datacom...

New Zealand-based ICT services giant Datacom is denying it tried to "reverse hijack" a domain being used by an Australian company Datacom Communications. Datacom found itself on the short end of a decision, released last week by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with Datacom...

Just blogged: URS: A Failed Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy That ICANN Insiders Wish To Impose On More Registrants (Part 1) In this multi-part series, I look at the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) policy, a domain name dispute resolution policy that the RPM PDP working group of ICANN is...

Just blogged: URS: A Failed Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy That ICANN Insiders Wish To Impose On More Registrants (Part 1) In this multi-part series, I look at the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) policy, a domain name dispute resolution policy that the RPM PDP working group of ICANN is...

Why one needs to know the Registrar's track record before investing in domains or doing business via their service, affiliates or associates. More importantly rely on records for facts versus tall claims or rumours spread by crooked individuals. Here is an example in the public records of the...

Why one needs to know the Registrar's track record before investing in domains or doing business via their service, affiliates or associates. More importantly rely on records for facts versus tall claims or rumours spread by crooked individuals. Here is an example in the public records of the...