Take your trademark disputes to court, not UDRP. Here's a reminder to lawyers thinking about filing a cybersquatting case: UDRP is not a place to settle trademark disputes. That's essentially what a dispute over SmartPrivacy.com is ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Trademarks on blockchain domains – DNW Podcast #398
· PodcastsA look at brand protection on alt root blockchain domains. Tom Barrett, the president of Encirca, has been keeping on top of blockchain domains, especially concerning trademarks. His company recently launched AltRoots.com to help brands monitor and ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Reminder: you can’t trademark a top level domain in the U.S.
· Policy & LawIt's time for another reminder about a failed trademark strategy. With news of Unstoppable Domains' lawsuit filed week, and another couple of other entities applying to trademark blockchain top level domains, it's time for another reminder: The ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Unstoppable Domains threatens rival Handshake domain name
· Policy & LawA dispute between blockchain domain name owners is a preview of what's to come. Update: Unstoppable Domains has sued Gateway.io. Blockchain domain name company Unstoppable Domains has threatened to sue a Handshake domain name service for ... Continue Reading21 Comments
EU weighs new rules for geographic terms registered in country code domains
· Policy & LawProposal would establish a system to alert geographic mark owners and help them recover the domains. The European Union is considering creating a new cybersquatting system for country code domains managed in the Union. The proposed regulation ... Continue Reading1 Comment
What’s your duty to search for trademarks before registering a domain?
· Policy & LawThe answer is nuanced. You see a domain name in an auction that looks appealing. It's comprised of a couple of dictionary words. You're not aware of any trademarks that match it. At this point, what's your duty to check for trademarks before ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Pocketbook.com owner TKOs ebook reader company
· Policy & LawJudge finds with domain owner in latest ruling. A judge has knocked down Pocketbook International's attempt to salvage a lawsuit it filed against the owner of pocketbook.com. The company, which makes ebook readers, filed a lawsuit against ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
May’s top 5 domain name stories
· UncategorizedHere's what happened in the domain business last month. Miss out on any action last month? Here are the top five stories on DNW for last month, ranked by pageviews. 1. 7 words to avoid in domains because they’re actually trademarks - Many domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
7 words to avoid in domains because they’re actually trademarks
· Policy & LawAvoid these words to avoid legal headaches. Two years ago, the domain name frisbees.com went on auction at GoDaddy. It seemed like a great domain. We all remember throwing around a Frisbee as kids and maybe even as adults. But there's a big ... Continue Reading13 Comments
Meta Platforms drops lawsuit against Namecheap after settlement
· Policy & LawJudge formally dismisses lawsuit with prejudice. Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ: FB) lawsuit against domain name registrar Namecheap was officially dismissed today, following a settlement last month. Meta (Facebook at the time) sued (pdf) Namecheap and ... Continue Reading3 Comments