The Freename Forum

... as the Web Foundation, was committed to promoting the web as a public good and fundamental right. Its goal was a world in which everyone has the same rights and opportunities online. The ‘Contract for the Web’ was published as a set of principles that were incorporated into a contract published ...

... hand, emphasised that the legislative process is ongoing: ‘I would always prefer a thorough traffic light law than a botched Union law.’ At the same time, he conceded that swift action was necessary. Dr Silke Launert (CDU/CSU) criticised in particular the fact that only EUR 400,000 had been ...

... the panels were of the opinion that there was no legitimate interest in using the domain. In the present case, the situation was exactly the same for Majumder. As the opponent did not counter the complainant's allegations, coupled with his offer to sell the domain, Majumda was unable to see ...

... 2 August 2024 at the latest, when the NTIA announced that it would be renewing its contractual relationship with VeriSign to manage .com. At the same time, however, it announced its intention to hold talks with VeriSign about pricing in the .com market. Anyone hoping for more favourable fees ...

Two companies from the same industry are in dispute for the second time over the domain scoopsoldier.com. One year after the initial decision, the complainant lodged a further appeal, complaining of serious misconduct on the part of ...

... start via the registry website, with trademark rights holders being given first access; if there are already several interested parties for the same domain at this stage, a three-day private auction will decide who wins the bid. The first public auction will start on November 15, 2024, with ...

... of reserved domains as a success. Estonian place names offered many locals and companies memorable domains to showcase their activities. At the same time, the one-character domains have increased the global visibility of the .ee domain. The proceeds from the auction will be invested in improving ...

... Domain shutdowns are therefore not an effective tool in the fight against illegal Internet content, as they are not permanently deleted. At the same time, the damage caused by domain blocking can quickly become very large, for example if a single counterfeit product leads to an online marketplace ...

... For example, the name “Gouda Holland” is now covered as a protected geographical indication for a specific type of cheese. It therefore enjoys the same protection as a registered trademark in the dispute resolution procedure. The inclusion of such indications anticipates a forthcoming legislative ...

... continues the trend towards consolidation in the domain name industry, which should ultimately lead to the world of domains stabilizing. At the same time, however, GoDaddy's market power is growing. With over 62 million registered domain names for 21 million customers, the company manages significantly ...