Comcast has confirmed that it will prevent repeat file sharers from browsing the Web until they call the company to resolve the matter. The move is part of a Copyright Alert System that was recently rolled out by several major Internet service providers(ISPs). The system has earned the nickname “six strikes,” due to its series …
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton posed the problem precisely: “How do you get tough with your banker?” The exchange was with another diplomat, but the topic was well known: How does the United States stop China from cyberattacks on American businesses, universities and all levels of governments? How do you stop a country intent …
Dubai, U.A.E… The President of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says it is time for the Arab world to step up its involvement in determining the future of the Internet. “The Internet is becoming far more user friendly for the Arab world,” said Fadi Chehadé. “Now it is time for Arabs …
ICANN has published the contention sets identified by the string similarity review for applications submitted as part of the new gTLD Program. The full list of contention sets are posted here: PDF [162 KB], CSV [65 KB] or from the Applicants’ Corner page on the new gTLD microsite. The String Similarity Panel assesses whether a …
— downplaying the serious issues which should benefit the ICANN new gTLD program applicants DotConnectAfrica has reportedly sent a letter to the Congress on 21 February 2013. The intent does not appear to have been directed at the issues concerning the ICANN ombudsman Chris Lahatte and his unsatisfactory response to DotConnectAfrica’s claim, that there existed …
Starting Monday, most U.S. Internet users will be subject to a new copyright enforcement system that could force them to complete educational programs, and even slow their Internet speeds to a crawl. A source with direct knowledge of the Copyright Alert System (CAS), who asked to not to be named, has told the Daily Dot …
Company claimed rights to domain registered in 1996, well before it started using the name as a brand. Irvine, California eCommerce technology company Eyemagine Technology LLC has been found by the World Intellectual Property Organization to be guilty of reverse domain name hijacking. read more
The Ham Brothers, Vertical Axis just lost a UDRP on the typo pheonixcontact.com to Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG of German. As a UDRP the case is a slam dunk for the International trademark holder. However the case serves as a cautionary tale for those domain holders that believe that all they have to …
Hasbro,the American multinational toy and board game company has become the 18th applicant to withdraw its application. Hasbro’s application suggested that it was filed mainly defensively, it’s “Mission/Purpose” stated as primarily: “To secure and protect the Applicant’s key brand (“TRANSFORMERS”) as a gTLD”.and becomes the sixth application to be withdrawn in a week, following …
ICANN has appointed The National Arbitration Forum (FORUM) as the first to administer the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS). According to ICANN , FORUM submitted an outstanding proposal demonstrating how it would meet all requirements presented in the RFI [PDF, 112 KB] and detailing its implementation approach. The company has a proven track record boasting resolution …