Saturday, 19 June 2010 20:35 David Goldstein
WIPO, Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 19 and 20, 2010
Overview
The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center is internationally recognized as the leading institution in the resolution of Internet domain name disputes. Since December 1999, the Center has administered over 32,000 proceedings, of which over 17,000 under the WIPO-initiated Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) adopted by ICANN. The UDRP applies to disputes in the generic top-level domains (gTLDs) (e.g., .com, .net, .org, .mobi), as well as an increasing number of ccTLDs.
The UDRP provides holders of trademark rights with an administrative mechanism for the efficient resolution of disputes arising out of the bad-faith registration and use by third parties of Internet domain names corresponding to those trademark rights.
The evolving nature of the domain name registration system (DNS) is causing growing concern for trademark owners around the world, leading to a large number of UDRP cases filed with the Center, and an increasing demand for training in this area. The Workshop will pay particular attention to the numerous developments in relation to UDRP decision precedent and process, including the WIPO-initiated eUDRP.
Faculty
Faculty for this Workshop will consist of experienced WIPO UDRP panelists with extensive domain name expertise, and senior legal staff of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Presentations
David H. Bernstein Debevoise & Plimpton New York
USA
Tony Willoughby Rouse Legal London
United Kingdom
Breakouts
Luca Barbero Studio Barbero Torino
Italy
Scott M. Donahey Arbitrator and Mediator Palo Alto
USA
Matthew Harris Waterfront Partnership Solicitors London
United Kingdom
Richard Lyon Spencer Crain Cubbage Healy & McNamara pllc Dallas
USA
Bill Towns Novak Druce & Quigg LLP Houston
USA
Wolter Wefers Bettink Houthoff Buruma Amsterdam
the Netherlands
Full profiles are available here.
Program
Through various presentations and exercises, participants in the Workshop will receive information on, inter alia:
the Center’s domain name dispute resolution services
the legal framework of the UDRP
the trends of UDRP decisions with regard to the most important substantive and procedural issues
emerging challenges and procedural developments
developments in the Domain Name System more generally, including future dispute options
The instructors will introduce selected topics and discuss these with the participants on the basis of UDRP case scenarios. Examples include Geographical Scope and Timing of Trademark, Unregistered Trademark Rights, Personal Names / Geographical Terms, Licensee Rights, Rights Among Corporate Entities, Content of Website, “Sucks Cases”, Internationalized Domain Names, Privacy and other Registrar issues, Parking and Landing Pages, and Consent to Transfer.
Who Should Attend
The target audience for this Workshop includes practitioners who already have some experience with the UDRP through case filing or previous Workshops, as well as those who may become involved in UDRP proceedings. Registrars and ccTLD administrators may also take this opportunity to increase their knowledge of the UDRP process and current issues in the Domain Name System.
Participants will be expected to have a basic understanding of the domain name system in general and the UDRP process in particular. Course material will be provided ahead of the program. Proficiency in English is essential for participation.
Certificate of Participation (including for CLE/CPD)
All participants who complete the program will be awarded a certificate of participation. Those who have applied for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional development (CPD) credit will receive a special certificate to this effect.
Practical information
Venue
Timetable
Language
WIPO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
The program will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first day and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second. A cocktail will be offered on the first evening
English
Registration and Fee
Participation
Registration Fee
Cancellations
How to apply
Participation in the Workshop will be limited to 50 persons
1,400 Swiss francs. Please refer to the Registration form for a full schedule of fees
The registration fee paid to WIPO will be refunded only for cancellations received before October 5, 2010
Through the Registration Form or online
Hotel Accommodation and Other Useful Information
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Contact Details
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 34, chemin des Colombettes 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
T (41-22) 338 8247 – F (41-22) 338 8337
E arbiter.meetings@wipo.int
W http://www.wipo.int/amc/
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This WIPO announcement was sourced from:
wipo.int/amc/en/events/workshops/2010/domainname/
