Domain name lawyers

Over the past 20 years, our lawyers have been instrumental in rescuing domain names that have been hijacked, stolen or mirrored. We have also been successful in securing rights over domain names that correspond with their brand.

Domain name disputes legal advice

Recovery of a stolen domain name

Trademark protection for domain names

Cybersquatting and domain names legal advice

Defending your rights to a domain names

Domain name disputes legal advice

A domain name dispute could happen, for example, if someone steals your domain name or even create a similar domain name that misleads your customers. We are able to act fast to help you recover a domain name.

A domain name dispute can be a serious issue for business owners and individuals alike, as it could result in a loss of reputation, customers, and potential income. It might occur if someone was to maliciously or unknowingly steal your domain name or even create a similar domain name that could potentially mislead your customers. Unfortunately, this type of situation can be difficult to navigate, but with the right help, we are able to act quickly to help you recover the domain name that you rightfully own. In order to do this, we may need to pursue legal action against the entity that has taken your domain, or we can try to contact the individual or business through various methods of communication. If you suspect that your domain name has been stolen or misappropriated, call us immediately for confidential legal advice.

Recovery of a stolen domain name

If you suspect that your domain name has been stolen or misappropriated, it is imperative that you act quickly. Contact us immediately for confidential legal advice and assistance. We can help you file a dispute to have the domain name returned to you, or help you to protect your brand name by obtaining control of the domain. We can also provide guidance on how to protect your domain name in the future. Our experts will provide you with the legal advice you need from start to finish. Don't hesitate – reach out to us today to ensure your domain name is secure and you are protected from any future legal issues.

Trademark protection for domain names

We regularly provide trademark advice on the acquisition and the protection of domain names, acting in cases of Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution, following the misappropriation of domain names by business associates, employees and competitors and the cancelling of domain names that had been purchased for the purpose of carrying out the unfair competition or for fraudulent mirroring of existing websites. On the reputation side, our domain lawyers facilitate the removal of defamatory websites by cancelling domain names that are used to defame our clients, through fast court orders or through rising domain ownership disputes with local courts and with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

Cybersquatting and domain name legal advice

Occasionally you might be reburied to challenge cybersquatting on domain names which relate to your trademark. Often, unscrupulous people identify potentially successful start-ups and purchase domain names which relate to the start-up trademark. Our domain lawyers actively work to challenge and cancel and acquire domain names which have been used for cybersquatting, before it becomes too late or too expensive for the business to do so.

Defending your rights to a domain names

If your right to hold a particular domain name has been challenged, or if you have received a complaint or threat of legal proceedings, you should get in touch with a domain name lawyer who will help you defend and win your case. Our firm – especially if you can demonstrate legitimate rights to the name in dispute, if you have a track record of using it for legitimate reasons and you have not been behaving in an obviously abusive manner, such as trying to sell the name back to the complainant for a profit.