According to ICANN – the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) stipulates that most types of trademark-based domain-name disputes must be resolved by agreement, court action, or arbitration before a domain-name registrar will cancel, suspend, or transfer a domain name. Alleged abusive registrations of domain names (due to cybersquatting, for example) can be dealt with through expedited administrative proceedings initiated by a trademark owner. Such a trademark owner should either:

1. file a complaint against the domain-name holder or the domain name itself (in-rem action) in a court of proper jurisdiction, or
2. submit a complaint to an approved dispute-resolution service provider regarding an abusive registration.

The FlashPoint IP approach to such disputes is to resolve matters tactfully. Prior to submitting complaints as detailed above, we attempt to reach a settlement with the concerned party through discreet channels first. In order to discuss the specifics of your legal needs in detail, contact us for a free initial consultation.