{"id":22768,"date":"2020-12-24T13:59:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T08:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=22768"},"modified":"2020-12-24T13:59:31","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T08:29:31","slug":"cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersquatting and trademark issues\u2013Uniform Domain Names Resolution Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Rapid developments as well as improvements\nin IT sector have conveyed an innovative platform for trade and business in\nIndia. They have improved their importance and existence in the \u201conline\nmarkets\u201d with the help of the trademark registration to entice customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, in this scenario,\ntrademarks play a significant role in the web and so there is a need to\nincrease their protection. Disputes arising over rights related to domain names\nthat serve as a source to identify functions in the web likewise to a\ntrademark. The issue arises at the heart of the connection between International\nTrademark Law and the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an exertion to resolve the\nunique intricacy represented by domain name disputes, some policies have been established\nthat can emphasize their rights like the <strong><em>Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution\nPolicy <\/em><\/strong>propagated by the <strong><em>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and\nNumbers<\/em><\/strong> also known as <strong><em>ICANN<\/em><\/strong>, the Non-Profit Organization (NGO)\nthat controls the Domain Name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy\/#Role_of_Domain_Name\" >Role of Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy\/#Cybersquatting-_Hindering_the_Goodwill_of_Commercials\" >Cybersquatting-\nHindering the Goodwill of Commercials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy\/#How_are_Trademark_Owners_Harmed_by_Domain_Name_Dispute\" >How are Trademark Owners Harmed by Domain Name Dispute?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy\/#Law_Relating_to_Domain_Names_and_Cybersquatting\" >Law Relating to Domain Names and Cybersquatting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cybersquatting-and-trademark-issues-uniform-domain-names-resolution-policy\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Domain_Name\"><\/span>Role of Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet Protocol addresses that\nconsists of a cord of numbers separated by periods that are used to recognize various\nwebsites. A domain name provides a consistent alphanumeric address that is\neasier to reminisce and spontaneous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, domain names signify\nthe same purpose as a trademark for online perspective for various corporate as\nwell as commercial purposes. They assist to recognize the source of Goods &amp;\nServices like-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Advertising of corporate and building up of online\nas well as offline consumer base by way of promotion on the internet;<\/li><li>Establishing the reliability of the internet site\nand the business done on the web;<\/li><li>Easy access to consumers as well as forthcoming consumers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersquatting-_Hindering_the_Goodwill_of_Commercials\"><\/span>Cybersquatting-\nHindering the Goodwill of Commercials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Domain Name registration are done\non the basis of \u2018<strong><em>First Come \u2013 First Serve\u2019<\/em><\/strong>. This has led in rise of many difficulties\nas any individual can list any domain name of the choice irrespective of\nwhether that name holds any trademark or goodwill of a commercial or business\nenterprise &amp; represents any kind of organization or firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to the reserving of many\nwell-known trade names, brand names, company names, etc. by individual or any corporations\nother than those with a genuine interest in the domain name, with a view to\ntrafficking or doing business on the said domain name to the genuine buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyber-squatters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyber-squatters also known as\n\u201ccyber-pirates\u201d, that beat a company to the punch by preserving a brand name or\ntrademark as a domain name in the hope of benefitting when the corporation\nwants to reserve its own brand name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, cyber squatters deceitfully\nacquire these domain names with the intention to sell it to the legitimate\nowner of the name at a higher price. The cyber squatters rapidly sell the\ndomain names to non-related bodies, thus allowing passing off and reduction of\nfamous trademark or trade name. Passing off is a system of biased trade\npractice in which one party pursues the profit from the other party\u2019s\nreputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyber Squatters are not Preventing Corporation\u2019s Right <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The main discussion lies in the\nfact that two possessors can\u2019t have the same domain name. Although cyber\nsquatters are not completely limiting establishments from domain name of their\nchoice, it can be contended that cyber squatters are not preventing\ncorporation\u2019s right to domain names. Though, by registering the most obvious as\nthe name of the domain (e.g., the name of the business itself), cyber squatters\nforce companies to find other ways to draw customers to their websites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In spite of simply typing an\nobvious domain name for a company, consumers are forced to use a search engine,\nwhich might cause additional confusion or hindrance when accessing the desired\nsite. Furthermore, with the programming of search engines, frequently enough\nwebsites of the competitor\u2019s with associated domain names pop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_Trademark_Owners_Harmed_by_Domain_Name_Dispute\"><\/span>How are Trademark Owners Harmed by Domain Name Dispute?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Customers seeking a particular trademark owner&#8217;s page will likely go for a search engine as a preliminary attempt of typing in the domain name (For example, \u2018www.trademark.com\u2019 will do not comply with result as a cyber-squatter has by now registered that domain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thus, the trademark owner is harmed in three ways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Thus-the-trademark-owner-is-harmed-in-three-ways.png\" alt=\" trademark owner is harmed\" class=\"wp-image-22769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Thus-the-trademark-owner-is-harmed-in-three-ways.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Thus-the-trademark-owner-is-harmed-in-three-ways-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Thus-the-trademark-owner-is-harmed-in-three-ways-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Using a search engine will create inconvenience for the customer, because the customer possibly has to make a way through thousands of other websites to get to the preferred site. Therefore, this increases the consumers search expenses and makes it more likely that the consumer will become aggravated with the trademark owner, in spite of its services or quality.<\/li><li>The search engines\u2019 direction likely will carry many Internet websites of the competitors of the trademark owner\u2019s.<\/li><li>The aggravation that consumers face with this problem may convince consumers to use an alternative, non-Internet way to get the desired results. This fact, collective with the likely aggravation from the search engine process might make consumers, originally searching to purchase the trademark owner\u2019s merchandise, shift their purchases to the competitors of trademark owner.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Protecting Domain Names are Essential?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cases so far, have indicated that the contradictory issue in relation to the use of the goodwill of trademark by any infringer in the domain name. It is to deflect the customers or potential consumers of the trademark owner to a site not related with that trademark, or exercise of meta tags resulting in unauthorized <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a> as domain name. This is done with the intention to extract money or to avoid the owner from using the particular trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Relating_to_Domain_Names_and_Cybersquatting\"><\/span>Law Relating to Domain Names and Cybersquatting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniform Domain Name Dispute\nResolution Policy is a web-based system that resolves trademark owner\u2019s\ncomplaints when facing trademark conflict. It is neither a court nor an\narbitration authority it controls transfer\/deletion of domain names. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the policy, a complainant\ncan bring action on grounds including a domain name being confusingly similar\/\nidentical to a service mark or trademark, domain name owner has no legitimate\ninterests\/rights in the same or the domain name so registered is being utilized\nin bad faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UDRP is known as an \u201cexpedited administrative proceeding\u201d and under it, the trademark holder complaints to the agreed dispute resolution provider. UDRP might also be referred to as a legally qualified precise contract term. For country-code top-level domains like .uk and .de, <strong>UDRP<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uniform_Domain-Name_Dispute-Resolution_Policy\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> is applicable only if the country administrator voluntarily selects it. Common top-level domains like .com and .org are under UDRP. It is easy, fast, and cheap substitute to complex court procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ICANN- Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual may complain before the administration dispute resolution service providers listed by <strong><em>ICANN <\/em><\/strong>under Rule 4 (a) that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A domain name is astonishingly similar or indistinguishable to a service mark or trademark in which the complainant has rights; <\/li><li>The domain name registrant\/proprietor has no legitimate interest or right regarding the domain name; and<\/li><li>A domain name has obtained registration and is used in bad faith.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WIPO is the most significant dispute-resolution service provider under the UDRP, attributed to ICANN for domain names. It offers skilled panelists, thorough administrative procedures and complete credibility. It takes about 2 months for a WIPO case to resolute, by paying only a small fee. A case with higher complication may be heard in person. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz<\/strong><\/a> for further assistance related to Trademark Laws in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/know-about-non-use-trademark\/\">\nEverything you Need to Know about Non-Use Trademark\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rapid developments as well as improvements in IT sector have conveyed an innovative platform for trade and business in India. They have improved their importance and existence in the \u201conline markets\u201d with the help of the trademark registration to entice customers. Therefore, in this scenario, trademarks play a significant role in the web and so [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":22772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[1356],"acf":{"service_id":"18"},"authorName":"Sakshi Srivastava","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180130-WA0007.jpg","authorDescription":"Sakshi has pursued B.B.A.LL.B.(IPR Hons.). She is an avid reader and is keen to gather and share her knowledge on the subjects relating to IPR, Company Law and GST. Priorly she has worked as a legal researcher and vide her articles she aims at improving the core knowledge of the subjects to the masses.","postViews":3779,"readingTime":5,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22768"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22768"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22781,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22768\/revisions\/22781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}