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Protect Your Brand: How UDRP Can Help You Reclaim Stolen Domains

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

March 17, 2025

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Hello Reader,

If you own a registered trademark, you’ve already taken a big step in protecting your brand. But what happens if someone else registers a domain name that’s confusingly similar to your trademark? They might be using it to mislead customers, sell competing products, or hold it for ransom.

This is where UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) comes in. It’s a powerful tool that lets trademark owners reclaim domain names from bad actors—without needing a costly lawsuit.

How UDRP Works

If someone has registered a domain that violates your trademark rights, you can file a UDRP complaint to challenge their ownership. To win, you must show:
✅ The domain is confusingly similar to your registered trademark.
✅ The other party has no legitimate rights to use it.
✅ The domain was registered and is being used in bad faith (e.g., to profit off your brand or mislead customers).

If you succeed, the domain can be transferred to you—protecting your brand and keeping customers from getting confused.

When Should You Use UDRP?

✔ Someone is using a domain similar to your trademark to mislead customers.​
✔ A competitor is trying to profit from your brand’s reputation.​
✔ A domain squatter is holding your trademarked name hostage, demanding a high price.

UDRP can be a fast and effective way to reclaim domains without the long delays and costs of a lawsuit. If you’ve spotted an issue with a domain that should belong to your brand, I can help you take action. Let’s make sure your trademark is fully protected.

Keep Your Brand Safe and Protected,​
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J.J. Lee and the Trademark Lawyer Law Firm Team!

P.S. If someone is using a domain that confuses your customers or damages your brand, don’t wait! UDRP cases move fast—let’s discuss your options today.

J.J. Lee, Trademark Attorney

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