The emergence of domain names in the form of NFTs

Non-Fungible Tokens (“NFTs”) are units of digital data (tokens) stored in the blockchain that are not inherently interchangeable with other … Continued

How did a sharp drop in Ethereum gas fees illustrate the real interest of the general public in NFTs ?

Just like the Internet at the end of the last century, NFT domain names have seemed to gain popularity among … Continued

The Vinci’s case: how to set up an effective domain name strategy?

On November 22, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. sharp, the Vinci group is the victim of identity theft. Several media receive … Continued

Domain name right : bona fide offer of goods or services

 A right or legitimate interest in a domain name may be demonstrated by its use in the context of a … Continued

Why is the well-knownness of an earlier trademark not enough to qualify bad faith?

La notoriété d’une marque ne suffit pas à garantir le transfert d’un nom de domaine similaire   Rémy Martin & … Continued

How to develop a reliable and flexible compliance strategy for intellectual property professionals?

 With the rise of the digital age, setting up a reliable and effective compliance strategy as well as mobilizing the … Continued

THE NECESSITY OF PROMOTING THE TRADEMARK ON WHICH THE COMPLAINT IS BASED ON

(WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center  Natixis Intertitres v. Super Privacy Service LTD c/o Dynadot / Fredrik Lindgrent Case No. D2020-1383) … Continued

Adaptation of decisions in case of identity theft’s suspicion

WIPO, Arbitration and Mediation Center, June 15, 2020, No. D2020-0646, Wintrust Financial Corporation v. Domain Administrator, Se PrivacyGuardian.org / Name … Continued

The respondent has a licence on a trademark corresponding to a disputed domain name

WIPO, Arbitration and Mediation Centre, March 11, 2019, No. D2019-0035, Pharnext versus Wang Bo, Xiang Rong (Shanghai) Sheng Wu Ke … Continued

Extension of the contract between the EURid and the European Commission: the Brexit influence

On March 29, 2019, the registry in charge of <.eu> domain names (EURid) announced the extension of its contract with … Continued