In our latest round-up, we look at Pinduoduo removing counterfeit sellers from its subsidy programme, Kiklis Law Firm launching in Alexandria, and more.
The case shows that, where complainants are unable to make contact with a registrant and establish a dialogue, the UDRP cannot be used to remedy the situation.
The financial services company’s launch of a cryptocurrency has forced a small trademark team to revolutionise its approach to portfolio management.
Our monthly column covers recent developments in internet policy, governance and use.
26 August 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at a new report revealing a quarter of medicines in Africa are fake, OLAF seizing nearly 1 million counterfeit goods, and more.
13 August 2024
The Turkish Court of Cassation has clarified for the first time that it is not possible to request “cancellation” of a WIPO panel’s UDRP decision.
24 July 2024
Our monthly column covers recent developments in internet policy, governance and use.
22 July 2024
In a major update, INPI CEO Pascal Faure outlines the innovative tools and services that the office has in place – and those it is developing for the future.
18 July 2024
A WIPO panel has refused to transfer the domain name ‘inera.cloud’ because the complainant failed to demonstrate that the respondent had registered and used the domain name in bad faith. The decision is a reminder that providing evidence of a respondent's targeting of a complainant is crucial to succeed in the UDRP proceedings.
17 July 2024
A WIPO panel has denied the transfer of the domain name ‘hoopfestbasketball.com’, notably given the respondent's long-standing prior bona fide use of the mark. The case serves as a reminder of the critical importance of providing evidence that a respondent is targeting a brand owner in an attempt to profit from its reputation.
16 July 2024
A WIPO panel has denied a complaint in relation to the disputed domain name ‘puntoblum.com’ because the complainant failed to prove bad-faith registration and use on the part of the respondent. The decision is a reminder that the UDRP was designed to address specific issues relating to cybersquatting, and more complex business disputes generally fall outside of its scope.
15 July 2024
Data on domain name disputes in Brazil suggest that rights holders may be more successful filing UDRP proceedings under the Administrative System for Internet Conflicts; however, evidencing bad faith can be difficult.
10 July 2024
In a major update, representatives from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office exclusively reveal the agency’s innovative tools and services – and those planned for the future.
08 July 2024
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