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Follow on Google News | David E. Weslow, Attorney, Wiley Rein LLP at the Knowledge Group’s EventFor further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/ About David Weslow Mr. Weslow focuses his practice on litigation and transactions involving trademarks, copyrights, and domain names, and related product and service development and distribution issues. A former software and web developer, he regularly handles cutting-edge issues and disputes involving law and technology. Mr. Weslow has developed particular expertise helping businesses navigate Internet legal issues and Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) related issues, and is the author of BNA’s Guide to the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. He is heavily involved with generic top-level domains (gTLDs), including the representation of gTLD applicants and registries, counseling clients on brand protection programs to address new gTLDs, and advising clients in more than one dozen gTLD objection proceedings. In the past year alone, he has obtained the disabling and transfer of over 400 typosquatted and cybersquatted domain names for clients through litigation and domain name dispute resolution proceedings. Mr. Weslow was named one of DC’s “Rising Stars” for Intellectual Property Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine (2013, 2014), and The Legal 500 US 2012 recognized him for his practice “relating to online and emerging technology.” About Wiley Rein LLP Founded in 1983, Wiley Rein is a dominant presence in the nation’s capital. With more than 250 lawyers, the firm has earned international prominence by representing clients in complex, high-stakes regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The firm has dramatically expanded and evolved since we first opened our doors 32 years ago. Many of the firm’s lawyers and public policy advisors have held high-level positions in the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the U.S. Department of Justice. Many of our attorneys have active high-level security clearances that allow them to quickly “read in” to matters when there is a need to access classified materials. The Legal Times has noted that the firm “represents as perfect a merging of public policy and corporate America as exists in Washington.” Event Synopsis: In establishing the .BRAND New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs), The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has created a scarce resource of immense commercial value and an opportunity for infringers and counterfeiters. Already there are bitterly contentious issues. Amazon Inc. was not awarded the ‘.amazon’, Ralph Lauren lost ‘.polo’ brand to the Polo Community; and Coach Inc. lost ‘.coach’ since it is a generic term. Where more than one company has a legitimate trademark interest in a particular .BRAND TLD, such as in different countries or product categories, the resolution of disputes by ICANN is complex and ultimately may be decided by auction. However, the losing party may register a variation of the mark which, of course, could lead to confusion of consumers. There is a possibility for domain names to be shared by holders of the same trademark. For example, winterthur.ch web site presents with a portal page on which you can choose to visit the website of Winterthur City, Winterthur region, Winterthur tourism, or Winterthur Insurance. Registering entire portfolios in the TMCH may be prohibitively expensive. With the launch of hundreds of new TLDs and thousands of new, second-level domains, trade-mark owners must review their portfolios and decide which must be prioritized for brand protection. Companies, need to understand the changes, assess and manage the risks, and determine new strategies to protect and advertise their brands against other legitimate and illegitimate brands. In a two hour, LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the latest, contentious, and most significant issues regarding the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs): .BRAND Revolutionizing Trademark Protection in 2016? Key issues that will be covered in this course are: § New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) § Why Buy a gTLD § Risks and Benefits § Securing a gTLD § ICANN Registry Operation Contract § The '.brand' TLD Dispute and Solutions § Recent Disputes § Facebook Inc v. Radoslav § US civil remedy: Anti-cybersquatting Act § Legal Rights Objection and String Confusion Objection § Trademark Clearinghouse and Rights Protection § Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) System on Domain Name Disputes § Best Practices About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/ End
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