Tag Archives: trademarks

September, 2009

• 28 September

  Disney wins domain dispute, but was it worth the effort?

  Disney recently filed a complaint over the domain dealsdisney.info with the National Arbitration Forum. Arguing that the domain infringed on its trademark, the company won the case. But was it really worth the time and effort? Disney spent thousands of pounds in arbitration fees and employee time for a domain …

June, 2009

• 10 June

  Concerns About New gTLDs as Cybersquatting Hits Record Levels

  As the web gets larger and larger, it’s no surprise that intellectual property disputes are increasing. In 2008, a record 2,329 cybersquatting disputes were registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization. Celebrities, pharmaceutical companies, technology firms, and retail outlets were just a few groups who filed cases. Don’t expect the …