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Blocking websites in the UAE: deep-dive on new initiatives to tackle online infringement

In this guest post, experts look at the evolving issue of online piracy in the UAE, and what rights holders need to know about the new initiatives recently implemented to combat the problem. 

10 June 2024

Competing interests: the UDRP is not a general domain name court

While there may be some conceptual overlap, trademark infringement and the abusive registration of domain names under the UDRP are not always the same thing.

05 June 2024

New decree on sanctions for administrative violations in industrial property field - what you need to know

Decree 46/2024/ND-CP seeks to clarify certain ambiguities and address practical challenges faced by IP rights holders and enforcement authorities in the past.

24 May 2024

Not all domain name disputes are covered by the UDRP

The case serves as a reminder that the UDRP is not intended to resolve any and all disputes relating to domain names, such as the legality of disputed transfers.

22 May 2024

Don’t forget to renew your domain names

The case shows that the UDRP may be of no assistance to brand owners whose domain names are inadvertently allowed to lapse.

15 May 2024

ICANN hits milestones on journey to next round of new gTLDs: Domain Watch (May 2024)

Our monthly column covers recent developments in internet policy, governance and use.

14 May 2024

MakeMyDenial: case found to fall outside UDRP’s scope

The case serves as a reminder that the UDRP is essentially intended for cybersquatting cases, and not suited to an in-depth examination of a party’s motives.

07 May 2024

Nissan takes on ‘nissan.ai’; Tesla sues India-based battery seller; TikTok boycott ends – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Walmart launching a new store-label food brand, Dubai counterfeit seizures in Q1 2024, and much more.

03 May 2024

Panel gives respondent the benefit of the doubt in UDRP case

Waiting for an extended period before filing a complaint is likely to pose challenges for both parties, but in particular the complainant.

22 April 2024

UDRP decision highlights complexity in assessing bad-faith registration

While earlier decisions demonstrating a respondent’s previous bad faith can be persuasive, proof of targeting upon registration of the domain name at issue is still crucial.

16 April 2024

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