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Upcycling and Trademark Law: The Paris Judicial Court Reaffirms Its Position
In a ruling of 17 September 2026, the Paris Judicial Court ordered Kamad Reworked and its managers to pay €920,000 in damages for trademark infringement, unfair competition and parasitism. The decision clarifies the limits of upcycling authentic luxury goods, rejecting arguments…
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GeoTLD Applications Drop Sharply for Next Round: Situating geographical strings in the new TLD landscape
GeoTLD applications have declined sharply in the 2026 new gTLD round. Why have geographical domain extensions struggled to meet expectations, and can a more locally focused strategy pave the way for future success? The post GeoTLD Applications Drop Sharply for Next Round:…
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Counterfeiting in the European Union: 196 Million Items Detained, but Are Rights Holders Doing Enough?
In 2025, more than 196 million items suspected of infringing intellectual property rights were detained across the European Union, setting a new record. Yet behind these figures lies another reality: effective enforcement also depends on the diligence of rights holders. From the…
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Online Trademark Infringement: When the Corporate Veil Does Not Shield the Director
In a judgment of 7 October 2026, the French Court of Cassation clarified when company managers may be held personally liable for trademark infringement, including where they refuse to ensure compliance with a court order requiring their company to produce documents. The post…
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New gTLD Application as an Investment: What Reveal Day tells us about how strings are valued
What does the 2026 New gTLD Reveal Day tell us about the economics of domain extensions? By comparing repeat applicants, investment strategies and string selection across the 2012 and 2026 rounds, we explore why established registry operators increasingly favor broad, memorable…
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Rush and Distribution: A Sector Map of the 2026 Reveal Day
On 7 October 2026, ICANN finally lifted the veil on the applications of the first round of new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) opened since 2012. Three lessons emerge: i) artificial intelligence is pulling in demand; ii) brands have answered the call, but with restraint; iii)…
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The Risks of Dropping Obsolete Domain Names: Why Some Old Domains Should Be Renewed in Perpetuity
Letting an obsolete domain name expire may seem like an obvious cost-saving measure. But once re-registered, an old domain can retain significant value and be used in ways that may ultimately harm the brand that once owned it. The post The Risks of Dropping Obsolete Domain…
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DNS Abuse: How Can Domain Names Linked to the Same Actor Be Connected?
ICANN and WIPO are considering ways to strengthen the fight against DNS Abuse by identifying links between multiple domain names associated with the same actor. But how can such connections be established when registrations are scattered across different registrars? Registration…
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DNS and Web3: How Can We Avoid Importing Cryptosquatting into the DNS?
The growing integration of the DNS with alternative naming systems raises new challenges for trademark protection. With cryptosquatting already a reality, recent work by ICANN, the SSAC and WIPO notably seeks to prevent infringements originating in alternative naming systems…
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More than 700 New gTLD Applications Announced
More than 1,600 new gTLD applications have been submitted to ICANN. Drawing lessons from the 2012 round, we examine which publicly announced extensions deserve particular attention and whether GlobalBlock will provide brands with sufficient protection. The post More than 700 New…