Direct or contributory cybersquatting by domain name registrars has yet to receive much attention. However, if this problem is not addressed, brand owners could find the goodwill associated with their marks hijacked by the very organizations they rely on to oversee the domain space. Full text
The marketing-trademark relationship is critical to branding success, yet there is a longstanding perception that the two departments are doomed. Full text
New Zealand - New Zealand’s law is historically based on that of the United Kingdom. Accordingly, New Zealand is a common law country where IP rights owners rely on both statutory and common law remedies. Full text
Mexico - Protecting trademark rights in Mexico poses a number of challenges. The law sets out strict requirements on the types of signs that are capable of registration and the procedures differ in many ways from those in place in other jurisdictions. Full text