Dot brands are on a roll (2017 – continuation of blog article – New extensions: could the .brand interest you?) Domain names: status of the <.brand> in 2017 In June 2011, the ICANN launched the new gTLDs program in order to … Read More
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New extensions: could the .brand interest you?
The “.BRAND” Tld is a new gTLD that is becoming increasingly appealing. Companies are interested in this concept in order to own an extension of their own brand. This practice is an excellent marketing opportunity to present products of the … Read More
Sale of counterfeit products online: a burden for businesses
The sale of counterfeit products currently represents 2.5% of global imports according to the OECD, amounting to more than USD 460 billion. Up to 5% of goods imported into the European Union are counterfeited goods. The sale of these counterfeited … Read More
Increased liability for registrars
Registrars’ liability Registrars and registries play an important role in operating domain names. Even though they do not register domain names maliciously and with intent to cause prejudice to a trademark, they nevertheless are not required to review registration applications … Read More
Tags: company, Domain name, Intellectual Property, internet, monitoring, organization, registration, right, security, TLD, trademark, Use, website
Cloud computing: what you need to know, Part. I
It would be foolish not to admit that cloud computing is radically changing the business landscape. Alternatives to the traditional in-house server have been sprouting for years, and now that cloud computing has taken off, one must face the fact … Read More
Tags: Cloud computing, internet, software, technology
Domain name: expense or intangible asset?
On December 7, 2016, the Conseil d’Etat(tenth Chamber), issued a judgment which confirms that the domain name is in fact an intangible asset. The issue of the classification of property as expenses or assets Intellectual property cannot be easily classified … Read More
Tags: 2016, AFNIC, Balance Sheet, Business, December 7, Decree, Domain name, eBay, Expense, iBazar, Intangible asset, Intangible right, Intellectual Property, internet, Penalty, Plan, Result, Tax, Taxation, transfer, Use
A domain name transferred by UDRP decision was finally returned to its original owner
In a decision of the Paris Cour d’appel dated November 8, 2016 (Pole 5, ch. 1, Mr X./Team Reager AB and Stone Age Limited), the judges reversed an expert’s decision at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center dated July 29, … Read More
Tags: counterfeit, defence, Domain name, internet, restitution, rights, trademark, transfer, UDRP, WIPO
