Fabio Adinolfi in GRUR-Prax 15/2024 on the signifi­cance of domain names under trademark law

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Protection of domains in the context of trademark, company trademark and title protection law.

Domains are far more than a user-friendly variant of a numerical IP address, comparable to an individual telephone number. Their value has been recognized a long time ago and they have developed into valuable economic assets.

In his current article in GRUR Prax, BOEHMERT & BOHMERT attorney at law Fabio Adinolfi therefore looks at the protectability of these goods, as domains not only enjoy trademark protection but also, under certain conditions, protection as a company name or work title in accordance with Section 5 II, III MarkenG (German Trademark Act).

He also examines the latest domain-specific regulations brought about by the recently adopted Quality Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1143) and summarizes their practical consequences.

Registered users of GRUR-Prax can download the full article by Fabio Adinolfi here.