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The decision to select a domain registrar is not to be taken lightly. It holds the power to significantly influence your brand’s market position, especially in the context of a decentralized web space. For example, many Web3 ...

... Hamburg, judgment of 07.03.2024, Ref.: 5 U 101/22). She appealed to the BGH. The BGH dismissed the plaintiff's appeal and confirmed the appeal decision of the hOLG Hamburg (BGH, judgment of 05.12.2024, Ref.: I ZR 50/24). The hOLG Hamburg had ruled that German law was applicable (Art. 8 (1) ...

... not use the domain for any legitimate purpose. The opponent did not respond to the case. The Honorable Neil Anthony Brown KC was appointed as the decision-maker, who upheld Breitling's complaint (Forum Claim Number: FA2502002140778). Brown first confirmed that the mediation attempt between the ...

... as multifactor authentication are more useful here. The GNSO's recommendations will now be submitted to ICANN's Board of Directors for a final decision. It remains to be seen when a decision will be made there. Even if the recommendations are followed, ICANN is likely to plan a transition period ...

In a recent decision by The Forum in the dispute over the domain fucklockheedmartin.com, the deciding panel was faced with the question of when a domain name falls under the protection of non-commercial freedom of expression. Lockheed ...

... Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This was triggered by a dispute with CZ.NIC member AliaWeb, which had applied to the court to declare a decision to introduce ADR invalid because it was incompatible with Czech law. While the Municipal Court in Prague confirmed its validity, the High Court ...

... says Berryhill. If you look at the UDRP proceedings for two-character domains over the years, 2008 is the turning point. Including the lh.com decision, four out of six cases were decided in favor of the complainants (op.com, xm.com, op.com! and lh.com), but two (rl.com and lv.com) were dismissed. ...

... in bad faith or was bullying or seeking to bully the opponent. In light of this, the panel ruled out an RDNH but dismissed the appeal. The UDRP decision on the domain hydacservice.com can be found at: https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/decisions/pdf/2024/d2024-4947.pdf The UDRP decision on ...

Technically, if the “country” goes away, .io will be phased out.
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... of the case did not comment on the matter. Deanna Wong Wai Man, a New Zealand lawyer and biologist based in Hong Kong, was appointed as the decision-maker. Wong Wai Man first examined two preliminary questions before granting the appeal (WIPO Case No. D2024-5167). First, Wong Wai Man clarified ...