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Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy

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UDRP: complainant must (On-)Ramp up the evidence

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.

Turkish Court of Cassation issues landmark ruling on “cancellation” of WIPO panel decisions

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.

Complainant not on cloud nine as evidence of targeting lacking

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.

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‘livingedge.com’ dispute: living on the edge of bad faith

While several elements of this case meant that it initially appeared winnable for the complainant, the panel concluded that bad-faith registration on the respondent’s part had not been proven.

09 February 2024

Winning strategies for resolving domain name disputes in China

The rapidly evolving and competitive nature of the Internet carries a high risk of infringement. For rights holders of domain names in China, it is vital to understand the different dispute resolution methods in order to effectively protect their assets.

25 January 2024

Domain name investor obtains finding of RDNH

UDRP panels will require very convincing evidence of bad-faith targeting before ordering the transfer of valuable domain names.

16 January 2024

UDRP: bad faith difficult to prove for short acronyms

Evidence that the respondent was targeting the complainant’s trademark is key under the UDRP.

10 January 2024

A year in trademarks at Verizon: fighting an unprecedented increase in cybersquatting and scams

WTR sits down with Patrick Flaherty, senior managing associate general counsel, intellectual property law and policy group, at Verizon, to reflect on an award-winning year and why brand owners need to make use of ICANN’s Registration Data Request Service.

02 January 2024

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