Number of cases filed in 2010 increases thanks largely to brand protection services. The number of Uniform domain-name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP)cases filed at the two largest arbitration providers increased over 25% in 2010 compared to 2009, a ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Miss Universe Goes After Sex Tape Domain Names
· Policy & LawMiss Universe turns to arbitration to take down web sites. Miss Universe L.P. has filed complaints with World Intellectual Property Forum in an effort to gain control of two web site promoting sex videos. One complaint was filed against ... Continue Reading3 Comments
The Southern Company Goes After Power Domain Names
· Policy & LawCompany files four UDRPs. Are these generic domains or trademarks? The Southern Company has filed four UDRP cases to get domain names that include a state or region and power company in ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Rate of Domain Cybersquatting Hits All Time Low
· Policy & LawRate of cybersquatting continues decline. The rate of cybersquatting, as measured by arbitration filings under Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, has hit an all time low. A Domain Name Wire analysis of UDRP filings dating back to 2000, the first ... Continue Reading17 Comments