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Doing Business in Cyberspace -- Protecting Your Company Name
David J. Sorin of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The name of a company can be a valuable asset. Protecting that asset is serious business. Assume you have establi.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property from Domain Name Typosquatters
Kelly M. Slavitt
Hijacking of domain names is an ongoing problem faced by companies. The risks of having to expend the time and money to do so can be minimized through the proactive steps of registration and monitoring.
New Weapons In The War Against Cybersquatters
Charles S. Marion of White and Williams LLP
Now, there are two new tools against cybersquatters: the federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' Uniform Domain Dispute Resolution Policy.
Recent Ruling Under the UDRP

This article reviews the first ruling under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy whereby the arbitrator in World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. v. Michael Bosman ordered the complainant receive the domain name registration.
Another of Modern Life's Complications: Selecting and Protecting an Internet Address
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
As the advertising, sales, and communications advantages of the Internet continue to grow, on-line services will be.
Using the Trademark Dilution Act to Police the Misuse of Famous Names on the Internet
Ian R. Barrett of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The explosive growth of the Internet has led many companies to realize the great value of having their own easy-t.
PRC Government Starts to Implement New Rules on Domain Name Registration and Dispute Resolutions
Ron Rongwei Cai of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
On September 30, 2002, three new sets of rules concerning domain names became effective in China. The Ministry of Information Industry promulgated the PRC Rules for the Regulation of Internet Domain Names. The other two were issued by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC): CNNIC Rules for Domain Name Dispute Resolutions and CNNIC Procedural Rules for Domain Name Dispute Resolutions.
Online Crooks Stealing Trademarks, Domain Names Can Be Thwarted
Douglas R. Wolf of Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
Cyberpirates don't fly the Jolly Roger when ripping off trademarks and domain names. They work in secret, but if you don't catch them early, they can scuttle your ship of commerce.
Is The Internet Putting Your Corporate Identity At Risk?
Douglas R. Wolf
With the Internet opening so many doors to the expanding global economy, your corporate identity may be more vulnerable than ever before. But every country has different laws, and to the extent that the theories behind the laws overlap, they are applied differently. Whether you are trying to obtain a trademark registration in Japan or fighting for common law rights in the US, there are several basic strategies that should be undertaken to keep your portfolio or trademarks, including domain names, strong.
Is Your Corporate Identity at Risk?
Douglas R. Wolf of Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
As the Internet opens the door to a global economy, your corporate identity is more vulnerable than ever before. With a proactive strategic trademark and domain name plan in place, you can remain a step ahead of would-be infringers, in the US and abroad. Every country has different laws, and to the extent that the theories behind the laws overlap, they are applied differently.
Taking Internet Domain Names to the Next Level
Michael K. Lindsey of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Because a domain name permits Internet users to locate information on he application seeks re.
ICANN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy
Charles H. Kennedy of Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article summarizes the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' ("ICANN") new policy and procedures for resolution of claims that registered domain names infringe upon trademarks or services of others.
Web Site Story 3--The Emerging Tort of Domain Name Infringement
David Rabinowitz of Moses & Singer LLP
Since the first installment of this series, it has become evident that obtaining and protecting domain .
Fighting Cybersquatting With The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy and the Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act
K&L Gates LLP
Kathleen Peterson, a partner at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, focused on strategies for fighting instances of "cybersquatting," under both the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP") and the Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act ("ACPA"). Addressing the UDRP, Ms. Peterson noted that the Policy has been adopted by all accredited domain-name registrars for ".com", ".net", and ".org" domain names, and provides for resolution of disputes through arbitration.
IP Patent Strategy Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers Kathleen Peterson & Michael Bettinger of Preston Gates & Ellis LLP
Kathleen O. Peterson and Michael J. Bettinger of K&L Gates LLP
Kathleen Peterson, a partner at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, focused on strategies for fighting instances of "cybersquatting," under both the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP") and the Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act ("ACPA"). Next, Michael Bettinger, leader of the Intellectual Property Litigation Group at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, discussed the Markman hearing, which in patent litigation determines the meaning and scope of the patent claims in dispute.
Two New Weapons In The War Against Cybersquatters
Arent Fox LLP
Two recent developments in Internet and trademark law signal increased protection for trademark owners in the escalating battle against cybersquatters: (1) enactment of the federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (the "Act"), and (2) approval of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Policy") by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Cybersquatting Ain't What It Used To Be: Trademark Holders and the Future
Judith A. Silver of Coollawyer.com
A trademark holder can hold a domain name which is made up, entirely or in part, of a trademark he owns transferred to him as use of his trademark without a license, otherwise known as trademark infringement.
Cybersquatting Ain't What It Used To Be: The Cybersquatter's Day
Judith A. Silver of Coollawyer.com
A trademark holder can hold a domain name which is made up, entirely or in part, of a trademark he owns transferred to him as use of his trademark without a license, otherwise known as trademark infringement.
Marks Composed, In Whole Or In Part, Of Domain Names

I. Introduction and Background A domain name is part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), which is the address of.
Cybersquatters Beware: Filing a UDRP Complaint is Quick and Inexpensive
Vanessa B. Pierce of Parsons Behle & Latimer
You have spent valuable resources developing and protecting your company's trademark, only to discover that someone (a competitor, disgruntled former employee, cybersquatter) has incorporated it into his domain name, and now your potential customers are being diverted to his website. What is your recourse?
The Domain Name Game
Diviacchi Law Office
As businesses realize that the Internet is the wave of the future, many are rushing to catch that wave by establis.
IP Strategies 2003 Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers Nels Lippert and William DiSalvatore of Hale and Dorr LLP.
Nels T. Lippert,Barry J. Hurewitz and Barry J. Hurewitz of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Nels Lippert presented an in-depth discussion on the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. William DiSalvatore presented "Identifying and Effectively Protecting Trade Secrets."
Icann's New Top-Level Domains Pose Problems and Offer Opportunities for Trademark Owners
Joshua Michael Marks of Arter & Hadden LLP
Looks at issues surrounding the new release of top-level domain names.
International Regulators Issue Report on Hedge Fund Risks
Rosenman & Colin LLP
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued a report that contains recommendations for hed.
The Cautious Interplay Between Trademarks and Internet Domain Names
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Your client's trademark has been registered as an Internet domain name. What, if anything, can you do?
Canada, A Backwater
Alan M. Gahtan 0
A Canadian using a trade-mark in the United States, whether it be registered in the US or recognized at common law, who believes that the registration or use by a third party of a domain name violates the rights in the trade-mark, may be able to commence an action under the US Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) which was signed into law on November 29, 1999 to amend the Lanham Act, the federal trade-mark legislation in the United States.
Congress Authorizes Eviction of Domain Name Squatters
Saul Ewing LLP
Imagine that you own a business which manufactures and sells the best thweems known to manÃÂThweemland, Inc. Your .
Ninth Circuit Prohibits Infringing Domain Names and Meta Tags, But Expressly Allows Fair Use in Meta Tags and on Web Sites
Rochelle D. Alpert 0 and Carla Oakley 1 of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This article summarizes the Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Brookfield Communications, Inc. v. West Coast Entertainment Corporation that clarified rules for establishing trademark rights in domain names, and for evaluating trademark and web site meta tag conflicts.
Call in the Cavalry: IP Issues in Business Transactions
Joseph R. Dreitler of Jones Day
Many acquisitions, financings, and bankruptcies over the last 20 years consisted primarily of the transfer or security of intellectual property, mainly brands. Parties rely on their lawyers to make certain that they actually acquire the assets needed to run the business.
Trademark Examination of Domain Names
US Patent and Trademark Office
This document gives and overview of the requirements for registering a domain name for a trademark.
E-Commerce Update--July 1999
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Covers Cybersquatting and Domain Name Disputes; Jurisdiction and Choice of Law; Navigating the US Government's Export Restrictions on Encryption Technology; Texas Repeals the Internet Access Tax Law; and PTO Gets APA deference from the Supreme Court.
The Perils of Domain-Name Branding
Andrew P. Bridges of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
This article discusses the importance of domain-name brands in a company's marketing efforts, but warns they must be wisely managed to avoid a number of serious legal and practical perils.
Lanham Act Amended To Control "Cybersquatting"
Antoinette R. Stone of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
One of the last legislative enactments of 1999 was the "Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act." This new law,.
IP Strategies 2003 Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers Edward Colbert and James Galbraith of Kenyon & Kenyon.

Edward T. Colbert, Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon, presented "A Strategic Overview of Recent Developments in Enforcement Under Trademark Infringement, Dillution and Cybersquatting." James Galbraith, also a Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon, discussed the topic of managing the cost of patent litigation.
Intellectual Property Issues for Small Businesses
Marla Grossman
This article summarizes the different types of intellectual property protection available for a small business.
Domain Name Disputes: The United States Experience
Philip J. Zadeik 1 of Baker & McKenzie LLP
This paper briefly identifies the main players and reviews the history of domain name disputes and their resolution.
The Top 10 Issues Facing Dot Com Companies Today
Joel S. Heiser of Arter & Hadden LLP
This article reviews the issues an internet company should examine when conducting business over the internet.
What?s In A Name?
Gary L. Beaver of Nexsen Pruet
This article discusses trademark law and how this law applies to the internet.
How To Understand The Frustration of the Trademark Owner Over Domain Names And What You Can Do About It
Philip R. Green of Green & Green
Introduction The Internet is a wonderful new business tool. It is also a new medium and many have sought to .
Preventing the Unauthorized Use of Internet Addresses Identical to Registered Trademarks
John Frederick Buckert of Dykema Gossett PLLC
Background Increasingly, consumers are utilizing Internet addresses for finding specific sources of goods and se.
Primer on Marketing to Promote Your Practice
Michael L Goldblatt
Marketing is a process that you can use to grow your practice. This article provides an overview of the four P's of marketing plans - product, price, place and promotion.
Internet Domain Name Disputes
Michael Dunn 1,Ronald D. Coleman 2 and Marjorie F. Chertok 3 of Day Pitney LLP
This article explains the new process of resolving internet domain name disputes which is administered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Post-Registration Strategic Maintenance and Protection of Your Trademarks
James D. Nguyen of Foley & Lardner LLP
James Nguyen, Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner, presented two discussions, the first entitled "Post-Registration Strategic Maintenance and Protection of Your Trademarks." He noted that "Trademarks can be a powerful sword, but needed to be actively shielded to protect their strength." Nguyen covered several helpful tips for managing a trademark portfolio.
IP Patent Strategy Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers James D. Nguyen & William J. Robinson of Foley & Lardner
James D. Nguyen and William J. Robinson of Foley & Lardner LLP
James Nguyen, Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner, presented two discussions, the first entitled "Post-Registration Strategic Maintenance and Protection of Your Trademarks." He noted that "Trademarks can be a powerful sword, but needed to be actively shielded to protect their strength." Next, William J. Robinson, a Partner at Foley & Lardner, presented a discussion on IP Litigation strategies. His talk primarily focused on managing IP litigation costs, an area that has seen tremendous expansion, both in terms of amounts that clients have at stake and the price of participating in an IP case.

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