John Mcelwaine

July 17, 2024 | Law.com

This article explores the issues associated with trademark protection in blockchain domain names and examines new steps and policies that blockchain domain registrars should implement to safeguard brand owners.

By John McElwaine

8 minute read

October 15, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Suggested safeguards include requiring acceptable use policies that comply with applicable laws concerning privacy, data collection, consumer protection, fair lending and debt collection.

By John McElwaine

4 minute read

October 01, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The analysis or test for whether an amendment to the identification would require republication is not a clear standard. The USPTO seeks to change that.

By John McElwaine

5 minute read

September 17, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The Green Paper proposes steps to fully utilize the Internet economy while adequately protecting privacy and copyright rights.

By John McElwaine

11 minute read

September 03, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking input on registrability and examination requirements for trademark applications consisting of a top-level domain name.

By John McElwaine

8 minute read

August 20, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Inside the major decisions for top-level domain names and more at the ICANN conference

By John McElwaine

11 minute read

August 06, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The World Intellectual Property Organization recently released the first three decisions relating to Legal Rights Objection (LRO).

By John McElwaine

7 minute read