Apple Corporation legal challenges to obtain full trademark rights on the generic Granny Smith Apple

Legal Watch: Apple Corporation legal challenges to obtain full trademark rights on the generic “Granny Smith” Apple   In 2017, … Continued

A well-known trademark does not defeat the use of a term in a descriptive manner

A well-known trademark does not defeat the use of a term in a descriptive manner   According to a decision … Continued

The UDRP is not a suitable forum for resolving cases of possible defamation

The UDRP is not a suitable forum for resolving cases of possible defamation   This dispute reflects the conflict of … Continued

ICANN’s Proposed Options for Launching the Second Round of “New gTLDs”

ICANN’s Proposed Options for Launching the Second Round of “New” gTLDs”   As a result of ICANN’s initiative, new gTLDs … Continued

The UDRP does not constitute an alternative to an unsuccessful buyout attempt

The UDRP does not constitute an alternative to an unsuccessful buyout attempt   The UDRP stands for the Uniform Domain-Name … Continued

Trademark applications are not sufficient to demonstrate prior rights  

Trademark applications are not sufficient to demonstrate prior rights     On November 10, 2022, a court decision reaffirmed some fundamental … Continued

VeriSign: Increase in registration deposits despite the pandemic epidemic

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Verisign Domain Name Brief : Increased Registration Filings despite pandemic outbreak   In 2022, Verisign, … Continued

Origins and limitations of .brand

Origins and limitations of  “.brand”   On November 10, 2022, AFNIC addressed the announcement of ICANN’s official ten-year developed <.marque> … Continued

Nathalie Dreyfus: International Trademark Expert Appointed by the Court of Cassation

Nathalie Dreyfus was appointed as an expert in industrial property and trademarks by the French Court of Cassation (French High … Continued

Trademark cancellation and opposition: EUIPOs SQAP audit improves the quality of its decisions

On the 1st, 14th, and 15th of March, the third audit of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), known … Continued