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Resolving Domain Name Disputes
With the continued emergence of the internet as a means of conducting commercial transactions, name recognition has become increasingly important. Companies have realized the value in having their company name identified with their domain name. Registration of domain names has traditionally been dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. Prior to 1999, a company named Network Solutions Inc., was essentially the only company used to register domain names. Since then however, many registrars have been granted the authority to register domain names, after being approved by The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (or “ICANN”). ICANN is a non-profit organization organized strictly for the purpose of managing domain names and registrations. All registrars currently operate on a first come, first serve basis, stressing the importance of early registration.Disputes and conflicts develop when there are two companies with similar names who desire the same domain name. Alternatively, there are many examples of people registering domain names simply because they know that a company or a person would like to use the name and they are seeking a quick buy off. When a company decides to register a domain name, a search must be done to ensure that no one else currently owns the desired name. When a company discovers that someone else owns the desired domain name, that company can either choose another name or decide to fight over the rights to the name.

There are several manners in which domain name disputes can be resolved. The most traditional (and slowest) method is to turn to the court system. Courts do retain the power to determine ownership over domain names and to cancel or transfer ownership of the names. Legal arguments taking place within the court system traditionally focus on trademark law. Unless a likelihood of confusion can be shown, it is difficult to get the ownership of a domain name changed. A likelihood of confusion can be a challenge to demonstrate without already having some level of name recognition. In response to the issues faced within the court system, Congress passed the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act in November of 1999. The Act makes it easier for individuals or companies to demonstrate claims to a particular domain name by showing a lower level of confusion than would be required by a trademark infringement claim. The Act does require, however, that the challenging party demonstrate that the registering party acted in bad faith. Coincidental registration will not be enough to force an invalidation or transfer of ownership of a domain name.

Because of the challenges faced in attempting to invalidate ownership of domain names through the legal process, it is helpful, and sometimes necessary, to turn to other means of dispute resolution. The most used alternative to the court system is the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, established by ICANN. See, http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp.htm. This policy is currently used by all accredited registrars in resolving domain name disputes, and every person or company registering a domain name must agree to the dispute resolution procedure contained within the policy. The policy essentially allows a trademark owner to show true ownership over the domain name by showing:

That the challenger owns a trademark (either registered or unregistered) that is the same or confusingly similar to the registered domain name;

That the party that registered the domain name has no legitimate right or interest in the domain name; and

That the domain name was registered and/or used in bad faith.

This dispute resolution procedure is much less expensive than taking a conflict to the court system. The process takes place through an administrative proceeding where a panel will hear the two sides and determine whether ownership over the domain name should be transferred or canceled. All three points stated above must be proven in order for ownership over the domain name to be transferred or canceled. Failure to demonstrate one of the elements will result in the panel’s refusal to invalidate the name. One of the advantages of the procedure outlined in the policy is that arguments and rebuttals can be heard through email, greatly reducing the cost of the dispute resolution. Other than the court system, the ICANN method is the most widely used and most efficient means of determining ownership over domain names.If you fear a dispute in the future or simply want to protect yourself or your company moving forward you should:

Register any and all valid services and trademarks as early as possible,

Attempt to resolve any domain name conflict outside any formal proceedings,

Don’t give in to unreasonable monetary demands, and Collect evidence necessary to show; That the challenger owns a trademark (either registered or unregistered) that is the same or confusingly similar to the registered domain name;

That the party that registered the domain name has no legitimate right or interest in the domain name; and

That the domain name was registered and/or used in bad faith.

Name recognition is often the key to any successful marketing campaign and only through due diligence can you be sure that you are doing all you can to maximize your company’s value. A qualified attorney can assist in guiding you through the challenges faced in domain name dispute resolution.

Author:
Nicolas D: This article was written by Nicholas J. Deleault, Pierce Law Center ‘07. Nicholas writes select legal articles for the Law Firm of http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com/blog, a http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com

 

Albama

Lightfoot, Franklin & White
Employment, Business, Enviromental
The Clark Building
400 20th St. N.
Birmingham, Alabama. 35203
(205) 581-0700

Alaska

Douglas Williams
Bankruptcy
610 W. 2nd Ave., Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska. 99501
Tel: 907-272-1613

Arizona

Gwen J. Portnoy
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Probate
1824 E. Grant Road
Tucson, Arizona
Tel: 520-327-1364

Arkansas

Kirby Riffel
Trial Lawyer
Civil & Criminal
202 West Broadway
Pocahontas, Arkansas, 72455

Colorado

Frascona, Joiner and Goodman
Full Service Commercial Law Firm
4750 Table Mesa Drive
Bolder, Colorado 80303
Tel: (303) 494-3000

Connecticut

Constructive Resolution of Business and Personal Disputes
146 Main st.
Manchester, Colorado 06040
860 646-0121

Florida

Ellis, Spencer, & Butler
General Practice
Emerald Hills Executive Plaza 1
4601 Sheridan St. Suite 505
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Tel: (954) 986-2291

Georgia

Alembik, Fine & Callner
Business, Commercia,l Real Estate , Litigation
Marquis One, Suite 400
245 Peachtree Center Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Tel: (404) 688-8800

Hawaii

Poelman & Langa
Real Property, Civil, Personal Injury
Parkview Square #104
1129 Lower Main Street
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793
Tel: 808-242-7222

Idaho

David H. Leroy
Criminal Defense,Divorce, Business
1130 E. State Street
Boise, Idaho, 83712
Tel: (208) 342-0000

Indiana

Garrett L. Harbron, Jr.
Serving Small Businesses
9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 540
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
Phone: 317-573-5289

Iowa

Brooke & O'Brien
Personal Injury, Employment , Workers' Compensation
2322 East Kimberly Road
Davenport, Iowa 52807
Tel: 319-355-6060
Clinton Office
Tel: 319-242-3894

Kentucky

Davis & Corns
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Frankfort * Richmond Kentucky
Tel: (502) 227-8224 * Tel: (606) 625-9777

Louisiana

Kristy Zeringue Boxberger
Family Law, Personal Injury, Business Law
3376 St. James St., Suite B
Paulina,Louisiana 70763
Tel: (225) 869-3970

Louisiana

Smith & John
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
920 Pierremont Rd. Suite 312
Shreveport, Louisiana 71106
Phone: 3318-219-1001

Massachusetts

Bromberg & Sunstein
Business, Intellectual Property
125 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Tel: 617-443-9292

Michigan

General Law Practice
1030 South Grand Traverse
Flint, Michigan 48502
Tel: (810) 235-3588

Mississippi

Robert Gambrell & Associates
Personal Injury, Worker's compensation, Bankruptcy
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tel: (228-388-9316

Missouri

Seigfried, Bingham, Levy, Selzer & Gee
General Business Law
2800 Commerce Tower
911 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
(816) 421-4460

Montana

Dorsey & Whitney
Full Service Law Firm
1200 First Interstate Center
Billings, Montana 59103
Tel: 1-406-252-3800

Nebraska

Friedman Law Offices
Personal Injury
633 S. 9th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: 800 - 876-1093

Nebraska


Gallup & Schaefer
Criminal, Personal Injury, Family Law
1001 Farnam Street, Third Floor
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Tel: (800) 878-2007

New Hampshire

Lotter & Bailin
Tax Law, Business Law
41 Brook St.
Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
Tel: (603) 668-5166

New Jersey

Connell, Foley & Geiser
A Full Service Law Firm
85 Livingston Ave.
Roseland, New Jersey 07068
Tel: 973-535-0500

New Mexico

George W. Kozeliski
Real Estate, Business Law
Gallup, New Mexico 87305
Tel: (505) 863-9339

North Dakota

Neustel Law Offices
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights
2534 S. University Dr. Suite 4
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Tel: 800-281-7009

Ohio

Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis
General Practice Law Firm
900 Fourth and Vine Tower
5 West 4th Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tel: 513-381-9200

Ohio


Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
Creditors' rights Law Firm
323 W. Lakeside Ave. Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Tel: (216) 363-4000

Pensylvania

Black & Associates
Personal Injury, Family Law, Bankruptcy
327 W. Front St.
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Tel: ( 610)-566-8500

Pensylvania

Kats, Jamison & Van der Veen & Assoc.
Personal Injury / Real Estate / Criminal
25 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville, Pennsylvania
Tel: (215) 396-9001

South Dakota

Taylor & Miskimins
Business, Criminal, Litigation
520 N. Lawler, Suite 100
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Tel: (605) 996-3882

 

Albama

Balch & Bingham
Products Liability,Taxes, Financial Services
1710 6th Ave. N.
Birmingham, Alabama. 35203
(205) 251-8100

Alaska

Thomas J. Yerbich
Bankruptcy, Business, Taxes
329 "F" St. Suite 210
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Tel: (907) 274-5631

Arkansas

Gill Law Firm
General Practice Lawyers
3801 TCBY Tower
Capitol and Broadway
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Tel: (501) 376-3800

California

Melissa C Marsh
Corporate, Business, Internet, Computer, Trademark and Copyright Law Practice
10707 Camarillo St. Suite 112
North Hollywood, California. 91602
Tel: 818-762-7831

Colorado

Katz & Company
Business and Franchise Law
12835 E. Arapahoe Road
Tower One Suite 400
Englewood, Colorado. 80112
888-287-6777

Delaware

Pickett, Jones & Elliott
General Litigation, Tax Law, Business
11 North State St.
Dover, DE 19901
Tel: (302) 674-3841
Wilmington, Delaware 19899
Tel: (302) 888-6500

Florida

Rue & Ziffra
Motorcycle Accidents
632 Dunlawton Ave.
Pt. Orange, Florida 32127
(904) 788-7700

Hawaii

Devens, Nakano, Saito, Lee, Wong, & Ching
Business, Real Estate, Taxes, Immigration
220 South King Street, Suite 1600
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel: (808) 521-1456

Idaho

Thomas J. Angstman
Real Estate, Business, Personal Injury
500 West Bannock
Boise, Idaho 83702
Tel: (208) 384-8588

Illinois

Bruce G. Thill
Estate Planning, Corporate, Business
117 W. Slade St., Suite 201
Palatine, Illinois 60067
Tel: 847-221-2320

Indiana

Amber Golding & Hofstetter
General Law Practice
9250 Columbia Ave., Suite E-2
Munster, Indiana 46321
Tel: (219) 836-8530

Iowa

David R. Treimer
Criminal Defense; Felonies; Driving While Intoxicated; White Collar Crime.
601 Brady Street, Suite 211 Davenport, Iowa 52803
Tel.: 563-323-7889

Kentucky

James W. Chambers & Associates
Motor Vehicle Accidents
1450 Starks Building
455 S Fourth Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Tel: 800 928-2288

Louisiana

Baus, Hammond & Daly
Workers Comp, Divorce, Auto
200 Carondelet St. Suite 1600
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Tel: (504) 569-0380

Maine

Pierce Atwood
Full Service Law Firm
One Monument Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Tel: (207) 791-1100

Maryland

David L. Ruben
Divorce, Auto Accidents
Bankruptcy, Criminal, Traffic
Toll Free: 1-800-556-1501

Michigan

Sanford J. Melder
Personal Injury
2304 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
1-(248)-541-3400

Minnesota

Fredrikson & Byron
Business Law Firm
1100 International Centre
900 Second Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Tel: (612) 347-7000

Missouri

Rasmussen, Barton & Willis
Products Liability Law Practice
4218 Roanoke Road Suite 200
Kansas City, Missouri
Tel: 816-960-1611

Montana

Holland & Hart
Full Service Law Firm
401 N. 31st St.
Billings, Montana 59101
Tel: (406)252-2166

Nebraska

Mike Dyer
Personal Injury,Car accidents
10730 Pacific St. Suite 107
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
1-888-393-7529

Nevada

Douglas Roman Hill
Personal Injury, Business Law
440 Ridge Street, Suite 2
Reno, Nevada 89501
Tel: 702-786-1155O

Nevada

Douglas Roman Hill
Personal Injury, Business Law
440 Ridge Street, Suite 2
Reno, Nevada 89501
Tel: 702-786-1155O

New Jersey

Meislik & Levavy
Business Law
66 Park Street
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Tel: 973-744-2929

New Mexico

The Bregman Law Firm
Business, Real Estate
4901 Chappell Dr. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Tel: (505) 761-5700

New York

Alan J. Goldberg & Associates
A Full Service Law Firm
45 W. 45th St. Suite 1401
New York, New York 10036
Tel: 212-921-1600

North Dakota

Traynor, Rutten & Traynor
General Law Practice
509 5th St.
Devils Lake, North Dakota 58301
Tel: (701) 662-4077

Oklahoma

Gary W. Crews
General Practice
1723 E. 71st St.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Tel: (918) 493-3360

Oregon

Buckley LeChevallier
Business Law, Estate law
Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 250
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Tel: (503) 620-8900

Pensylvania

Wolf, Baldwin & Associates
General Law Practice
158 North Hanover St.
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464
Tel: (610) 323-7436

Rhode Island

Slepkow, Slepkow & Bettencourt
Full Service Law Firm
1481 Wampanoag Trail
East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Tel: (401) 437-1100

Alaska

Hughes, Thorsness, Powell, Huddleston & Bauman
Bankruptcy, Probate, Litigation
550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1100
Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
main: (907) 274-7522

Arizona

Melanie Beauchamp
Criminal, Traffic, Business litigation
3930 E. Ray Road, Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
Tel: (480) 704-0777

Arkansas

The Wright Law Firm
General Practice Lawyers
303 Professional Park Dr
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
Tel: 870-246-6796

California

Robert Brennan
Personal Injury, Business
Lemon Law
1025 N. Brand Blvd.
Suite 323
Glendale, California. 91202
818-543-7404

California

Mr. Robin Mashal
Law Offices of Robin Mashal
Business Law & Real Estate Law
1875 Century Park East, Sixth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067-2507
Tel: (310) 286-2000

Connecticut

Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela
Business, Elder Law, Litigation
45 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon, Connecticut 06066
Tel: (860) 646-1974

Delaware

Bailey & Wetzel
Divorce, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy
716 Tatnall Street
Wilmington, Delaware
Tel: (302) 658-5686

Florida

Scott & Fenderson
Criminal, DUI, Family, P.I.
4554 Central Ave., Suite L
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Tel: (727) 321-0099

Georgia

Wilson Strickland & Benson
Bankruptcy, Workers' Compensation, Tax Law
One Midtown Plaza Suite 1100
1360 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Tel: (404) 870-1800

Idaho

Steve F. Bell
Bankruptcy, Probate, Accidents, Divorce
415 Lakeside
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
Tel: (208) 667-8224

Illinois

Patrick J. Kenneally
Personal Injury lawyers
Two North LaSalle Street Suite 1950
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Tel: 312-236-2520

Indiana

Tambasco & Associates
Bankruptcy Criminal Defense Family
One North Pennsylvania St. Suite 500
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Tel: (317) 686-0000

Iowa

Larew Law Office
General Practice Lawyers
504 East Bloomington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Tel.: 319-337-7079

Kansas

Somers, Robb & Robb
Business, Estate planning, Family
110 E. Broadway
Newton, Kansas 67114
Tel: (316) 283-4560

Kentucky

John Rogers
Bankruptcy Law Practice
104 E. Wayne St.
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
1-888-651-9353

Louisiana

Kristy Zeringue Boxberger
Family Law, Personal Injury, Business Law
3376 St. James St., Suite B
Paulina, Louisiana 70763
Tel: (225) 869-3970

Maryland

John R. Reeder
Personal Injury, Employment Law
9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 300
Columbia, Maryland 21046
Tel: (410) 715-1977

Michigan

Bullard, Anderson & Anderson
General Law Practice
6060 Dixie Highway, Suite H
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
Tel: (248) 623-3888

Mississippi

Barnes Broom Dallas and McLeon
Business Lawyers
1817 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite B
Jackson, Missiissippi 39216
Tel: (601) 981-6336

Missouri

Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
Scarritt Arcade Building,
819 Walnut Street, Suite 205
Kansas City, Missouri
Tel: 1-800-642-0601

Montana

Judah M. Gersh
General Practice Law Firm
236 Wisconsin Ave.
Whitefish, Montana 59937
Tel: 406-862-8737

Nebraska

Inserra Law Offices
Personal Injury
10801 Pacific St., Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68154
Tel: (800) 642-1242

Nebraska

Petersen Law Offices
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Criminal
12100 W. Center Rd. Suite 519
Omaha, Nebraska 68144
402-393-8080

New Hampshire

James Kaklamanos
Real Estate Law, Business Law, Corporate
374 Main Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
Tel: 603-595-0999

New Jersey

Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte
Personal Injury Lawyers
New Jersey
Chatham: (973) 635-5400 Main Office
Jersey City: (201) 963-4711
North Bergen: (201) 861-7757

New Mexico

Kelly A. Genova
Workers Compensation
320 Gold SW, Suite 801
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Tel: (505) 244-0547

North Carolina

Daniel Brady
Business Law
4300 Six Forks Road, Suite 700
Raleigh, North Caroline 27619
Tel: 919-781-1311

North Dakota

Zuger Kirmis & Smith
Personal Injury, Malpractice, Estate Plan
316 North Fifth St.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58502
Tel: 701-223-7387

Oregon

Michael A. Autio
Estate Planning, Business Law
P. O. Box 389
Astoria, Oregon 97103
Tel: (877) 826-0633

Rhode Island

Bruzzese Law Group
Workers' Compensation Lawyers
The Summit East, Suite 330
300 Centerville Road
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Tel: (401) 737-7500

South Carolina

Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee
Business & Litigation Law Firm
5 Exchange St.
Charleston, S.C. 29402
Tel: (843) 722-3400

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