Heartland Payment Systems loses claims to "Heartland" domain names. So far the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) policy for new top level domain names appears to be working. URS was designed to be a faster and cheaper version of UDRP for slam dunk ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Aeropostale files Uniform Rapid Suspension case for .clothing domain name
· Policy & LawClothing company is second company to take advantage of new policy to defend against cybersquatting. Clothing company Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has filed a Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) case against the domain name aeropostale.clothing. This is just ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
IBM wins first new top level domain URS case
· Policy & LawPanel hands down decision within one week. IBM has won the first ever Uniform Rapid Suspension case for new top level domain names. A National Arbitration Forum panelist ruled in the company's favor in a dispute over IBM.guru and IBM.ventures. Both ... Continue Reading1 Comment
IBM files first Uniform Rapid Suspension case for new TLDs
· Policy & LawCompany wants IBM.guru and IBM.ventures domain names suspended. IBM has filed what I believe is the first dispute under Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) for new top level domain names. The company filed a complaint with National Arbitration Forum for ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Has Anyone Really Thought Through Uniform Rapid Suspension?
· Policy & LawURS lacks foresight. Yesterday the comment period for Uniform Rapid Suspension closed at ICANN. URS is a cheaper and (supposedly) faster version of UDRP, with a few twists. But given all of the holes in URS, I have to wonder if anyone has really ... Continue Reading3 Comments
