On May 18, EUIPO and EURid launched a new service that makes a significant contribution to the fight by EU trademark applicants against fraudulent domain name registrations.
From the moment the application is published, the trademark becomes vulnerable to registration of domain names by third parties, which in turn can create problems for applicants. The new service allows right holders and applicants to be notified when a domain name has been registered in the .eu or .eu zone that is identical to their EU trade mark application.
The main advantage of such messages is saving time. First of all, in the event of such registration, it will be possible to immediately take the necessary measures to protect your trademark. In addition, it is much faster than doing the search yourself. This service undoubtedly serves as a preventive tool in the fight against the practice of unscrupulous domain name registration and will allow building a more reliable and transparent Internet space.
EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) is an agency that registers European Union trademarks, which are granted legal protection on the territory of all EU member states as a result of registration.
EURid is the manager of the domain name registry in the .eu or .eu zone, appointed by the European Commission in 2003.
Source: www.euipo.europa.eu