Domain Name Dispute Resolution

Cybersquatting — registering a domain name identical or confusingly similar to your trademark in bad faith — is a serious problem for brand owners. IPForte handles domain dispute proceedings under both the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) for generic TLDs and INDRP for .in domains.

UDRP vs. INDRP

Three Elements You Must Prove (UDRP)

• Domain is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark
• Registrant has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain
• Domain was registered and is being used in bad faith

Bad Faith Examples

• Offering domain for sale at excessive price to trademark owner
• Preventing trademark owner from reflecting mark in domain
• Attracting internet users for commercial gain by creating confusion
• Competitor registering your brand name as domain