How should you handle the situation if you discover that another entity is utilising a domain name that is identical or similar to your trademark?
The solution is astonishingly easy. WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) provides a popular top-level domain dispute resolution mechanism known as UDRP (the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) that addresses all domain-related issues.
What is the purpose of the UDRP proceeding?
The UDRP can be applied to generic top-level domains such as ".com," ".info," ".net," and ".org," as well as country code domains such as ".ch" or ".fr." It is an alternative to going to court, but it does not preclude you from going to court for the same dispute.
Who is eligible to use the UDRP procedure?
UDRP proceedings can be initiated by any individual or company anywhere in the world. The UDRP can only be used to address claims of fraudulent domain name registration.
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