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Global - July 23 2012
You may recall that earlier this year the International Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers began a historic expansion of the internet domain name system by accepting applications for new generic top level domain names (i.e. the string of letters to the right of the dot in a domain name).
European Union, United Kingdom - June 19 2012
The European Union is taking steps to safeguard individuals' privacy on the Internet, and as of May 26, 2012, new laws are being enforced that will affect you if you operate a website that targets Internet users in the United Kingdom.
Global - January 10 2012
From January 12 to April 12, 2012, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will be accepting applications for new top level domain names.
USA - August 11 2011
Trademark owners who do not want to be associated with the adult industry can block others from using their trademarks in .XXX domain names.
Global - June 30 2011
The approval of a new class of generic top level domains may impact your rights in your trademarks and brands as well as transform your on-line marketing strategies.
