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The COSHIELD case illustrates the specific scope of the UDRP: a dispute involving both a trademark and a domain name does not necessarily amount to cybersquatting. Bad faith at the time of acquisition must still be established.
In Fendi v Rolo Fashion, the UK High Court addressed a difficult question: how should damages be assessed when not every counterfeit sale translates into a lost sale of a genuine product? The judgment provides valuable insights into the assessment of damages and invites comparison with Article 13 of Directive 2004/48/EC.
The application window for the 2026 round of new Internet extensions closed on 12 August. ICANN has announced that it
The European Commission's €550 million fine against AliExpress marks a major milestone in the enforcement of the Digital Services Act. Beyond counterfeiting, the decision highlights a new regulatory approach in which the adequacy of platforms' risk governance mechanisms has become a central element of compliance.
Cybersquatting has evolved. Behind what appears to be nothing more than a domain name may now lie an entire fraudulent infrastructure: an online store, a carefully crafted visual identity, a seamless purchasing journey, legal notices, and a false sense of legitimacy. Through the case, this article examines how online infringers build sophisticated digital ecosystems capable of deceiving consumers, and the challenges these pose for trademark protection.
Drawing on more than one hundred domain name decisions involving football clubs, this article explores how cybersquatting has evolved beyond the registration of domain names to become the foundation of broader online abuse, including phishing, counterfeit sales, impersonation, and coordinated fraud campaigns.
Two new generic top-level domains, .DOT and .FLY, will soon enter their Sunrise Periods, giving trademark owners an opportunity to secure matching domain names before general availability. While the defensive value of these extensions will vary depending on the brand and its industry, the Sunrise Period remains the most effective time to evaluate and protect valuable digital assets.
AI is reshaping the phishing landscape. Hallucinated domain names, highly convincing phishing emails and AI-generated website clones are giving fraudsters new advantages. This article examines the latest research on these emerging techniques and the defensive strategies brands can adopt to detect and prevent AI-assisted online fraud.
The BVLGARI UDRP decision is a timely reminder that not all domain extensions carry the same level of risk. Some are far more likely to reinforce the credibility of online fraud. This article explores how brand owners can prioritise the extensions that matter most and adapt their domain name protection strategy accordingly.
Afnic has been appointed as the new Registry Operator for the .gp (Guadeloupe), .gf (French Guiana) and .mq (Martinique) country
European country-code registries continue to implement practical measures in response to the NIS2 Directive. This update reviews the latest changes affecting .DE, .PT and .HR domain names, and explains what corporate domain portfolio managers need to do to remain compliant and avoid disruptions.
Professional footballers are building valuable portfolios of trademarks, domain names and digital assets. This article explores how intellectual property and Online Brand Protection help safeguard players against cybersquatting, counterfeiting and online fraud.