A recently released Chief Counsel Advice memorandum ("CCA") discusses the tax consequences of acquired internet domain names from the secondary market. The CCA references “non-generic domain names” ...

Why are generic terms so valuable? Whether it is in search or domain names, a generic word carries immense opportunity since it often defines categories of information, products and experiences.

Austin Pain Association (“Complainant”), just won control of the domain name AustinPain.com which was owned by HugeDomains.com As someone who is the subject of UDRP complainants as well (2 pending) it ...

Can a brand that combines a generic term with a top-level domain such as .com, .net, or .org, be registered and protected as a trademark? In a decision issued today, the U.S. Supreme Court said yes, ...

ICANN has introduced the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Internet’s root zone, the central database for the Internet’s Domain Name System, paving the way for possibly 1,400 new ...

A UDRP panel has found that, although the generic use of a domain name may give rise to a legitimate interest, the key element is bad-faith registration and use of the domain name. Interestingly, ...

The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) is a crucial tool for trademark holders seeking to recover domain names that infringe on their marks. The UDRP requires a complainant to infer ...

gTLDs enhance brand identity, trust, engagement, SEO and control over online presence 53% of businesses want to stand out from competitors – gTLDs can help Some marketers didn't know they could ...

ICANN has introduced the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Internet’s root zone, the central database for the Internet’s Domain Name System, paving the way for possibly 1,400 new ...

ICANN has introduced the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Internet’s root zone, the central database for the Internet’s Domain Name System, paving the way for possibly 1,400 new ...