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Sutherland Legal Alert: XXX Domains: Prevention is Better than the Cure
Posted on 13 Sep 2011 by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

By Chris Chan , James Johnson , Josh Curry , and Ian Wasser Brand owners should be wary of the launch of the new .XXX top-level domain, scheduled for implementation in December 2011. While Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) intended... Read More

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC: UPDATE .XXX Domain General Availability Starts December 6, 2011
Posted on 29 Nov 2011 by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

By Brian Gregg As of December 6, 2011 the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will begin offering .xxx domain registrations to the general public. The registry will be operated by Florida-based ICM Registry (ICM), the... Read More

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC: Why Wait To Register? Trademark registrations are quickly becoming the only cost effective means to defend brands online
Posted on 15 May 2012 by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

By Brian P. Gregg Investing in a trademark registration is becoming the only effective means for defending a brand online at relatively modest costs. Business owners who do not own federal registration for their trademarks are seeing their ability... Read More