Mixing things up: How a digital start-up got to grips with copyright
Digital start-up Mixcloud had to confront copyright issues early. WIPR talks to co-founder Nico Perez about how to stay out of trouble as a start-up and why the models need to change.
Chilling effect: how ICE tackles the criminals
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken strides in recent years to tackle counterfeiting and piracy, but its achievements have not come without controversy.
Speaking up: IPC fights for gTLD protection
In the rush to launch new gTLDs, many feel that IP concerns have been marginalised, but now’s the time to rally round, says Jonathan Cohen.
Shaky ground: cracks in the gTLD application process
Those who were worried by uncertainties surrounding ICANN’s new gTLDs will have been further disturbed by apparent glitches in the application system. TB&I takes a look.
Setting the scene: principles of domain name disputes
Many, but not all, domain name registries offer some form of alternative dispute resolution, the best known of which is ICANN’s UDRP, but there are others, as Eric Ramage explains.
Preventive measures: getting in early in the fight against counterfeiting
The internet has never experienced such a sophisticated and globally-integrated technological crime network as the one it faces today. Online criminals have new tools at their disposal and are more adaptable than ever.
Open window: an interview with Olof Nordling
While the new gTLD application window was open, TB&I spoke to ICANN’s director of services relations about what happens after the process is finished.
On your marks: getting set for new gTLDs
ICANN’s new gTLD programme opened for applications on January 12, 2012, and more than 100 organisations have already registered to apply for new domain extensions or ‘strings’.
On the right track: Russian courts clarify domain rules
One of the main concerns for companies trying to develop or sustain their brands in Russia is cybersquatting. Denis Khabarov and Alisa Fomina consider recent cases that will have a big impact.
Looking for the complete picture
No-one can ignore social media, and using them has become a must in the business world. Larissa Best and Catherine McGirr explain.
