The Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy is a streamlined process for getting a domain name back from a cybersquatter, without the cost and timeline of a federal lawsuit. We prosecute UDRP complaints and defend against them before WIPO, the Forum, and other approved providers, and we tell you up front whether UDRP is the right move for your situation.
Filing as the Complainant
To win a UDRP case you have to prove three things, and we build the record around all of them: that the domain is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark, that the registrant has no rights or legitimate interest in it, and that it was registered and used in bad faith. We assemble the evidence and write the complaint so the panel has a clean path to ordering transfer.
Defending a Registration
Not every UDRP complaint is fair. Trademark owners sometimes use the policy to grab domains from people with a legitimate claim, a practice known as reverse domain name hijacking. We defend legitimate registrants by showing rights or a legitimate interest through bona fide use, genuine noncommercial use, or a name you are commonly known by, and we push back when a complaint overreaches.
Is UDRP the Right Tool
UDRP is fast and inexpensive, but it only delivers transfer or cancellation of the domain, not money damages. When you need damages, a court order, or relief UDRP cannot reach, ACPA litigation may be the better path despite the higher cost. We weigh the tradeoffs with you so you spend your money on the remedy that actually solves your problem.
Choosing the Provider
The approved UDRP providers do not decide cases identically, and the choice of provider and the number of panelists can shape your odds. We select the provider strategically for your facts and watch how individual panelists have ruled on similar disputes. These tactical decisions are easy to overlook, but they can be the difference in a close case.