Your domain name is the digital identity of your brand. In an era where businesses thrive online, domain-related infringements such as cybersquatting, typo-squatting, impersonation, and fraudulent websites can severely harm reputation, revenue, and consumer trust.

At Intellect Goodwill LLP, we help businesses protect their online presence through effective legal action, dispute resolution mechanisms, and enforcement strategies under national and international domain name systems, including UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) and INDRP (Indian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy).

DEFINITION OF DOMAIN NAME DISPUTES

• Domain Name Disputes arise when a domain identical or confusingly similar to a brand name, trademark, or business identity is registered or used in bad faith.

• These disputes typically involve cybersquatting, unauthorized domain registrations, fraudulent websites, phishing websites, and misuse of brand names online.

• Example: A third party registers “yourbrandindia.com” or “yourbrand-shop.org” to mislead customers, divert traffic, or demand money for handing over the domain. This constitutes cybersquatting and can be challenged under UDRP/INDRP.

OUR DOMAIN NAME DISPUTES SERVICES

• UDRP Proceedings

  o Filing complaints before WIPO to recover or cancel disputed domains.

• INDRP Proceedings

  o Representing clients before NIXI for .in domain disputes.

• Cease-and-Desist Notices

  o Sending legal notices demanding takedown, transfer, or cessation of infringing domain usage.

• Anti-Cybersquatting Actions

  o Advising and litigating against cybersquatters misusing brand names or trademarks.

• Brand Impersonation and Fraudulent Website Actions

  o Legal action against fake websites, phishing pages, and scam domains.

• Online Brand Protection

  o Monitoring and enforcement against unauthorized domain registrations.

• Domain Acquisition Strategy

  o Assistance in legally securing domain names for new brands or global expansion.

WHY DOMAIN NAME PROTECTION MATTERS ?

• Protects Brand Reputation – Prevents misuse of your name online.

• Prevents Customer Confusion – Ensures customers reach the authentic website.

• Stops Fraudulent Activities – Safeguards against phishing, scams, and impersonation.

• Strengthens Trademark Rights – Domain disputes are closely tied to trademark protection.

• Secures Digital Presence – Your domain is your online identity and major business asset.

• Global Reach – UDRP enables international enforcement for global brands.

HOW WE WORK

Step 1: Assessment and Evidence Gathering – Analyze the infringing domain and collect grounds for complaint.

Step 2: Strategy Development – Decide whether to proceed with UDRP, INDRP, legal notice, or direct negotiation.

Step 3: Drafting and Filing Complaints – Prepare strong legal arguments backed by trademark rights and evidence of bad-faith registration.

Step 4: Representation – Handle the entire dispute resolution process before WIPO or NIXI.

Step 5: Enforcement and Monitoring – Ensure transfer/cancellation of the domain and monitor for future misuse.

Step 6: Preventive Measures – Assist in securing relevant domain extensions and building a defensive domain strategy.

Defend Your Brand in the Digital Space