Author Archives: Andreas Roos

Introducing new Top Level Domains — unleashing the beast?

Until today it has only been possible to register a domain name within a certain number of Top Level Domains (TLD) such as: .com, .org, .se etc. As the result of long and intense discussions, from today and for the next three months it will be possible to register nearly any word, generic term or [...]

The XXX influence on brand names

The launching of new top domains is an unusual event, but now the new domain .xxx has arrived. This new top domain is aimed exclusively at “the adult entertainment industry”, porn in other words. Sadly, this piece of news may affect your brand name.
In this case, the good news is [...]

New trademark law in force from 1 July 2011

A new Trademarks Act is now in place. Much of it is new, but the main features are clearly recognizable. The new aspects may however affect your trademark and we would recommend a review of your brand portfolio and the new ground rules.
We would be happy to help if you have questions about trademarks, [...]