Covers legal issues involving ownership and use of internet domain names, including trademark-based challenges, cybersquatting claims, and disputes over confusingly similar domains. Includes guidance on UDRP and related court actions, available remedies (transfer, cancellation, damages), and practical steps for protecting and enforcing domain rights.
A UDRP domain name dispute typically takes about 60 days and starts around $1,500 in filing fees. It’s designed to recover domains registered in bad faith (cybersquatting) without going to court, if you prove trademark rights and lack of legitimate interest. This article explains the UDRP elements, process timeline, evidence, and outcomes. What Is a […]
Cybersquatting is when someone registers, uses, or sells a domain name that’s identical or confusingly similar to a trademark—typically in bad faith—to profit or mislead consumers. It can divert web traffic, damage brand reputation, and expose the registrant to claims under the U.S. Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) or ICANN’s UDRP process. This article explains […]
