DOMAIN NAME DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Recover Your Domains

When cybersquatters register domain names incorporating your trademark, they hold your brand hostage for ransom or divert your customers to competing sites. Domain name disputes require specialized legal knowledge of UDRP proceedings, federal anticybersquatting litigation, and domain transfer procedures. Yomtobian Law P.C. represents trademark owners in domain name disputes, recovering infringing domains through UDRP complaints, federal court actions, and negotiated transfers. Attorney Alan Yomtobian has extensive experience with domain dispute resolution, helping brands reclaim their online identity and stop cybersquatting.

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Understanding Domain Name Disputes

Domain name disputes arise when third parties register domain names that incorporate your trademarks. Common cybersquatting scenarios include:

• Typosquatting - Domains with common misspellings of your trademark

• Brand + Generic Terms - Domains combining your mark with generic words

• Trademark + TLD Variations - Your mark with different top-level domains (.net, .org, .info)

• Bad Faith Registration - Domains registered specifically to sell to you or damage your business

• Competitor Domains - Competitors registering domains with your trademark

• Parked Domains - Domains displaying pay-per-click ads on your trademark

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) and Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provide remedies for trademark owners facing domain name infringement.

Our Domain Name Dispute Resolution Services

Yomtobian Law handles all aspects of domain dispute resolution:

Domain Portfolio Analysis

We begin by analyzing your domain situation—identifying infringing domains, evaluating the registrant's use, assessing bad faith factors, and determining the most effective recovery strategy. Not every domain dispute requires litigation; sometimes negotiation or UDRP is more cost-effective.

UDRP Proceedings

The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) is an administrative proceeding before WIPO, National Arbitration Forum, or other approved dispute resolution providers. UDRP is typically faster and less expensive than federal litigation.

UDRP Requirements: To prevail in UDRP, you must prove:

1. The domain name is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark

2. The registrant has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain

3. The domain was registered and is being used in bad faith

Our UDRP Services Include:

• Complaint Preparation - Drafting comprehensive UDRP complaints with supporting evidence

• Evidence Gathering - Documenting your trademark rights and the registrant's bad faith

• Response Analysis - Reviewing registrant's response and preparing rebuttals

• Supplemental Filings - Submitting additional evidence when permitted

• Provider Selection - Choosing the most favorable UDRP provider for your case

• Panel Communication - Liaising with panelists throughout proceedings

Federal ACPA Litigation

When UDRP is unavailable or inadequate, we file federal lawsuits under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. ACPA litigation offers remedies beyond domain transfer:

• Statutory Damages - Up to $100,000 per domain for cybersquatting

• Actual Damages - Compensation for proven financial harm

• Attorney's Fees - Recovery of legal costs in appropriate cases

• Injunctive Relief - Court orders preventing future infringement

• In Rem Jurisdiction - Pursuing domains when registrant can't be located

We represent clients in federal district courts nationwide, pursuing ACPA claims against cybersquatters and bad faith domain registrants.

Negotiated Domain Transfers

Many domain disputes resolve through direct negotiation with the domain registrant. We handle:

• Domain Acquisition Negotiations - Purchasing domains at fair market value

• Cease and Desist Letters - Demanding voluntary transfer of infringing domains

• Settlement Agreements - Negotiating transfers with liability releases

• Escrow Services - Using domain escrow to ensure safe transfers

• Trademark Licensing - Licensing arrangements when transfer isn't possible

Bad Faith Indicators

UDRP panels and federal courts consider multiple factors in determining bad faith:

• Registering the domain primarily to sell it to the trademark owner

• Registering the domain to prevent the trademark owner from using it

• Registering the domain to disrupt a competitor's business

• Using the domain to attract users through confusion for commercial gain

• Registering multiple domains incorporating others' trademarks

• Offering to sell the domain for excessive amounts

• Providing false contact information during registration

We document these bad faith factors to build the strongest possible case for domain recovery.

Reverse Domain Name Hijacking Defense

Yomtobian Law also defends domain registrants accused of cybersquatting. If you legitimately own a domain that's been challenged through UDRP or ACPA litigation, we defend your rights and prevent wrongful domain loss. We respond to UDRP complaints, file defenses in federal court, and pursue reverse domain name hijacking findings when complainants abuse dispute resolution procedures.

Multiple Domain Recovery Strategies

For brands facing numerous infringing domains, we implement comprehensive recovery programs:

• Batch UDRP Filings - Consolidating multiple domains in single UDRP complaints

• Prioritized Enforcement - Focusing on the most harmful domains first

• Monitoring Programs - Ongoing surveillance for new infringing registrations

• Preventive Registrations - Defensive registration of key domain variations

ccTLD and New gTLD Disputes

While UDRP covers .com, .net, .org and most domains, country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) like .uk, .de, .ca often have separate dispute policies. We handle disputes across all TLDs including new generic TLDs (.app, .law, .store, etc.), navigating different dispute resolution procedures.

Timeline for Domain Recovery

• UDRP Proceedings: Typically 2-3 months from complaint filing to decision

• Federal ACPA Litigation: 6-18 months depending on court and case complexity

• Negotiated Transfers: Can occur within days or weeks with cooperative registrants

Protect Your Online Brand Identity

Domain name disputes directly impact your online presence and brand credibility. Don't let cybersquatters control domains incorporating your trademark. Take action to recover your domains and protect your digital identity.

Recover Your Domains Today

If someone has registered a domain name using your trademark, contact Yomtobian Law P.C. immediately. Attorney Alan Yomtobian will evaluate your domain dispute options and pursue the most effective recovery strategy—whether through UDRP, federal litigation, or negotiation.

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