24
Jan
2012
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Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
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Intellectual Property
Technology
Internet
12 January 2012 marked the opening of the application period in which organisations can apply to create and operate new generic top level domain names. Most internet users will be familiar with gTLDs such as “.com”, however the new gTLD programme will likely see the number of gTLDs greatly expanded with brand owners taking the opportunity to create exclusive brand-orientated gTLDs.
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13
Sep
2011
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Jason Rudkin-Binks
Tom Turton
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Intellectual Property
In recent weeks, we have seen a few notable occasions where high-profile businesses have had to deal with very public criticism. With the prevalence of blogs and social media, protests can get significant exposure, gain traction and cause real ‘PR’ headaches for businesses. While managers will generally look to use practical public relations tools when they respond to protests, they should also consider their legal options which might help close down unhelpful attacks.
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7
Sep
2011
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Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
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Technology
Internet
Today is the first day of the “sunrise period” (7 September – 28 October 2011) for registrations and reservations of domain names in the new specific top level domain (sTLD) .xxx. If you own a trade mark you may wish to ensure that it is protected from being registered in this online adult space.
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2
Sep
2011
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8
Jul
2011
- Authors
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Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
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Intellectual Property
On 2 July the Waitangi Tribunal released its report, Ko Aotearoa Tēnei (‘This is Aotearoa’ or ‘This is New Zealand’), on the Wai 262 claim which, among other issues, detailed the affect of Intellectual Property (IP) rights on Māori culture and identity.
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