domain names
Why brand owners should start preparing for blockchain domain names
By AWA | Posted on May 25, 2022
Blockchain technology is part of the Web 3.0 revolution, founded on decentralisation, privacy and individual ownership. It goes against the largely centralised and public Web 2.0 we have become used to over the past 20 years. Businesses are increasingly adopting Web 3.0 technology for smart contracts, supply chain management, domain infrastructure and several other applications....
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Tags: blockchain, cybersquatting, domain names, Web 2.0, Web 3.0
Protecting against digital trademark infringement
By AWA | Posted on March 31, 2020
Over the past few years, digitalisation has brought immense business opportunities with new commerce concepts and marketing possibilities constantly appearing. Digital development also creates vulnerability and increases threats to businesses. If companies fail to protect themselves, they risk brand dilution and losing market competitiveness. In a recent survey from trademark research and protection organisation CompuMark,...
Tags: advertising, digital assets, domain hijacking, domain names, Infringement, social media, trademarks, UDRP
Protection services available for top-level adult domains
By AWA | Posted on September 5, 2019
ICM Registry, operator of sponsored top-level domains (sTLDs) such as .XXX, .PORN, .ADULT and .SEX, has launched a blocking service allowing trademark holders to protect their brands from top-level adult domains. AdultBlock and AdultBlock+ ensure trademarks cannot be registered under the four adult-related sTLDs. A service was previously available for the .XXX sTLD, but that...
Tags: domain names, Dotkeeper, top-level domains, trademarks
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