I have been called up by a company that tells me that someone has tried to register my domain name. What should I do?
Some bluff-companies try to use threats in an attempt to get companies to register a domain name. Contact us so that we can assess the situation and recommend any action you ought to take.
What should we do if we have been exposed to cyber squatting?
Cyber squatting implies that a domain name which is identical or can be confused with a trademark is registered by someone other than the rights holder. The line of action required to take over an already-registered domain name depends on the conditions involved. If trademark violation can be proven the domain name can be taken over through court action, as a dispute procedure may be necessary. Every country has its own set of rules and in many cases a simplified dispute procedure exists for domain names. In many instances a letter of warning will be sufficient. If an infringement cannot be proven, an attempt can be made to buy the name back. Please contact us and we can help you.
What is cyber squatting?
Cybersquatting means the use of a domain name which is identical or can be confused with a trademark is registered by someone other than the rights holder.
How do we protect ourselves against cyber squatting?
Cybersquatting can be prevented to a certain extent by means of a well thought out, unambiguous domain name and trademark strategy. One of the most important weapons in the fight against cyber squatting is active surveillance. The object of surveillance is to discover any infringement as quickly as possible. This facilitates rapid action against infringement, preferably before it is discovered by customers and business partners and before any damage is done. Read more about these services under Monitoring services.