The number of cybersquatting cases handled by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) increased 5% in the last year to reach a record 2,884 filed cases. According to WIPO’s director general Francis Curry, the majority of the cybersquatting cases were filed in the areas of retail, fashion, banking, and finance. The United States was responsible for the most cases filed (798) and the most respondents (784). Though China was second in respondents with approximately 500 cases filed, only nine Chinese individuals filed cases with WIPO. The data collected by WIPO indicates that the center of domain name disputes is shifting, as WIPO is seeing increasing activity in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies.
In today’s digital age, many customers rely on online reviews when deciding where to eat, shop, and even do business. Reading reviews is just as effortless as posting them. With just a few clicks, anyone can post feedback that reaches thousands, and sometimes millions of people. While honest criticism is part of doing business, not […]
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Data breaches are no longer rare, headline-only events. Data breaches can happen to any business, regardless of size, from startups and small businesses to established companies. When customer data is stolen, whether by hackers, leaked by an employee, or accidentally exposed due to a website error, one question comes to mind: Who is responsible? Nowadays, […]
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A few years ago, e-commerce was an uncharted territory for many. Today, e-commerce has become the backbone of countless businesses and continues to grow. However, the legal rules governing e-commerce are still unfamiliar to many businesses. Selling online is not just about a smooth checkout and proper marketing; it also comes with legal responsibilities that […]
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