Tag Archives: legal rights objections

Fri 20th December 2013
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WIPO pats itself on a behind for Legal Rights Objections - Even if it didn’t mean to, WIPO should pat itself on the back for its handling of Legal Rights Objections. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has issued a lengthy report (pdf) detailing the process and results from managing Legal Rights Objections to new top level domain names. Although the report is merely an analysis, it appears WIPO is quietly patting itself on the back for a job well done. While the two other arbitration groups are still finalizing ... read more ...
Thu 1st August 2013
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The LRO is operative only fine, appreciate you - Weak cases leading to failed Legal Rights Objections. With objectors losing the first 25 decided Legal Rights Objections (LRO) to new top level domains, there are murmurs about whether or not LRO is working. The short answer: yes. The LRO was created to assuage fears that someone would cybersquat on a top level domain. Groups like Association for National Advertisers scared their constituents into thinking someone might apply for their well known brand. For example, ... read more ...
Tue 16th July 2013
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Just like Express, The Limited loses .Limited new tip turn domain objection - Donuts has scored its second victory against a large fashion brand. The company has successfully defended itself in a Legal Rights Objection brought by Limited Stores, LLC for the top level domain .Limited. It recently won a case brought by Express for .express as well. The .limited case was determined by Robert A. Badgley, who was not the same panelist for the .express objection. Donuts’ application for the .limited domain claims that likely registrants will include ... read more ...