Covers legal issues involving domain names and online branding, including cybersquatting, domain disputes, and trademark enforcement on the internet under laws like the ACPA and UDRP. Learn how businesses and individuals can protect names, prevent bad-faith registrations, and navigate takedowns, transfers, and related online infringement claims.
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 […]
