What is the ACPA and how does it relate to domain name disputes?

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) allows trademark owners to file claims in federal court to retrieve domain names that have been registered in bad faith. Cohen IP uses the ACPA to seek domain name transfers or damages for clients affected by cybersquatting.

What is the UDRP process?

The Uniform Domain Name Resolution Policy (UDRP) is a process administered by ICAAN for resolving domain name disputes. Cohen IP utilizes UDRP proceedings to recover domain names that infringe on a trademark holder's rights, offering a cost-effective alternative to court proceedings.

How does Cohen IP handle cyberpiracy cases?

Cohen IP litigates cyberpiracy matters involving the unauthorized registration of individual or celebrity names. These cases are prosecuted under California Civil Code 3344, and Cohen IP ensures that the rightful owner can recover their domain name and stop the misuse.

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The domain for our hotel has been returned to us and is now registered with our Registrar (ICAAN certified) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was a real pleasure working with your office to recover possession of our domain and navigating the UDRP process, in a very objective and expedited procedure.

- Paulo Patullo

Domain Name Disputes & Cybersquatting: ACPA and UDRP

The theft of your domain name can be devastating to your business. We know and understand because we have seen the damage it can cause to businesses. Even a momentary pause of a website can cause significant monetary loss and damage. Our firm is extremely well-versed and has actual experience in retrieving domain names through a variety of methods. We will analyze your case and determine which is the best method for retrieval.

Litigation Methods We Use

Anticybersquatting (ACPA) claims in Federal Court
Trademark Infringement claims in Federal or State Court
Uniform Domain Name Resolution Policy (UDRP)
Temporary Restraining Order
Ex Parte Preliminary Injunction Order

Cybersquatting is registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with a bad-faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else. If the domain name of your trademark has been registered by a third party in bad-faith, our firm can obtain the transfer of the domain name or seek damages. This is done by filing an Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (“ACPA”) claim in federal court, or by initiating a Uniform Domain Name Resolution Policy (“UDRP”) proceeding with ICAAN. For additional information, see this article.

We also enforce and litigate cyberpiracy matters regarding the domain registration of individual and celebrity names without consent. These matters are typically prosecuted under California Civil Code 3344.

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