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Domain names
Intellectual property - weapon for attack and defence in Russian competitive disputes
Intellectual property disputes in Russia have increased in number and become more complicated. A growing trend is the "clever-made counterfeit" which is difficult to prove infringement. This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to these "smart fakes."
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Protect your trademark from the porn barons!
On 7 September 2011, .XXX, a new Sponsored Top Level Domain for the adult entertainment industry will become operational. This briefing from Allen & Overy offers advice to registered trademark owners on how to prevent their brand from being registered by a third party as a .XXX domain name.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 26 August 2011 | Practice Area: Domain names
Dot com boom: vast expansion of internet top-level domain names
ICANN - the governing body that oversees the Domain Name System - recently approved a plan that will dramatically change the internet naming system by allowing the registration of hundreds of new, much more specific domain names. This briefing looks at the background, costs and application process.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 24 August 2011 | Practice Area: Domain names
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Take a closer look - an introduction to intellectual property issues in China
This briefing from Wragge sets out the key intellectual property issues surrounding doing business in China - the second biggest economy in the world. Overviews are given on trade mark registration, protection of copyright, patent strategy, unfair competition, domain names and enforcement.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 15 August 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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The race for domain names: web opportunities and risks in Singapore
A seismic shake-up of the Internet domain names system in Singapore is underway. On 20 June 2011, the ICANN Board approved a plan to drastically increase the number of generic top level domains, in a variety of languages. This briefing offers practical advice for companies affected.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 11 August 2011 | Practice Area: Domain names
Beijing issues Guidance to crackdown copyright infringement
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Copyright issued Guidance on the Protection of the Right to Network Dissemination of Information to address the problems related to copyright infringement by websites. Pinsent Masons discusses.
Law Firm: Pinsent Masons | Published: 15 June 2011 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Logos and no-gos: ten recommendations for IP reform
Professor Ian Hargreaves has published his government-commissioned report looking at the UK’s legal and regulatory framework for IP, which provides recommendations to ensure that IP policy supports innovation and promotes economic growth in the digital age. Macfarlanes reports.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 14 June 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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Domain names – launch of Chinese, Korean and Japanese characters ‘.asia’ domain names
The first phase of the registration of Chinese, Korean and Japanese characters ‘.asia’ domain names was launched on 11 May 2011. Baker & McKenzie outlines the sub-phases that will be carried out concurrently.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 May 2011 | Practice Area: Domain names
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Due diligence in Asian IP acquisitions - how much is enough?
According to the Chinese, “sharpening the axe before chopping the tree is not a waste of time”. In the context of intellectual property, due diligence is critical, as Tilleke & Gibbins reports.
Law Firm: Tilleke & Gibbins | Published: 29 March 2011 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Lord Mayor wins back domain name without possessing trade mark rights in “Boris”
Although the London Mayor had no trade mark rights in “Boris” he won back the domain name “backboris.com”. Nabarro discusses the facts of the case.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 14 February 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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