The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has launched a new website and e-filing process for domain name complaints. The updates are welcome and serve both to streamline and clarify the content expected in the complaint process.

The UKIPO have released an update in relation to their stance on enforcing address for service requirements, following concerns that have been raised over applications being filed with an ineffective or false UK AFS.

In the recent WIPO Domain Complaint of ALTILINK Real Estate Hungary KFT v. Domain Administrator, SK Creations, Inc., the Complainant (ALTILINK) was unsuccessful in proving the Respondent (SK Creations, Inc) had acted in bad faith in purchasing the disputed domain name <nestra.com> (the Domain Name). This case highlights the importance of appropriately evidencing that a domain name has been bought and is being used in bad faith and the importance of keeping on top of domain name renewals!