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Analysis and commentary on intellectual property developments relevant to cross-border business across Europe, Latin America and Africa. We publish on the matters that affect how intangible assets are protected, exploited and defended — from EUIPO and WIPO practice to the implementation of the EU AI Act and the evolution of intellectual property regimes across Latin American and African jurisdictions.
Centralised domain portfolio management for multi-jurisdiction groups
How multi-country groups centralise domain portfolio management: registry rules in Europe and Latin America, expiry windows, transfer locks and a consolidation plan.
Reveal Day set for 7 October: the 2026 gTLD calendar through March 2027
ICANN sets Reveal Day for 7 October 2026, String Confirmation Day for 17 November and the comment and objection period until 16 March 2027. What to…
1,616 gTLD applications confirmed: build your watchlist before Reveal Day
ICANN confirms 1,616 of 1,663 applications proceed in the 2026 gTLD round. What Reveal Day will publish and how to build a string watchlist in advance.
Domain name watching: detect typosquatting before it becomes phishing
Three in four phishing domains are attacker-registered. How a domain watch built on TMCH alerts, gTLD zone files and ccTLD data spots typosquatting early.
How much does a UDRP cost in 2026? Standard, expedited and refund rules
What a UDRP costs at WIPO in 2026: standard and three-member fees, the USD 4,000 expedited track, refunds when a case ends early and ccTLD comparisons.
Geographic names gTLD review: ICANN appoints its panel for the 2026 round
ICANN has appointed Analysys Mason to screen every 2026 gTLD application for geographic names. Which strings need government support and what brands should do.
ICANN support for 56 gTLD applicants: what it means for Africa and LatAm
56 applicants qualified for ICANN support in the 2026 gTLD round, 7 from Africa and 1 from Latin America. Fee cuts, bid credits and what corridor…
Regulated-sector gTLDs: ICANN appoints its Safeguard Assessment provider
Mirror Group will assess which 2026-round gTLDs need safeguards for regulated industries. The four risk groups, the Safeguard PICs and what sector brands should do.
2026 gTLD round closes with 1,600+ applications: what brand owners do next
ICANN received over 1,600 applications in the 2026 new gTLD round. What happens before Reveal Day and how brand owners should prepare for the objection window.
UDRP, URS or court? Choosing the right route to stop a cybersquatter
The URS suspends a clearly infringing domain fast and cheaply; the UDRP transfers it; courts award damages. A comparison and decision tree for brand owners.
Trademark Clearinghouse and the 2026 gTLD round: what to record now
Every new gTLD from the 2026 round will run sunrise and claims through the Trademark Clearinghouse. Which marks qualify, what it costs and what to record…
ICANN string similarity rules: can a gTLD that looks like your brand pass?
ICANN published the 2026 round string similarity data and guidelines. The test is visual and ignores trade marks, so brand owners must rely on objections.
