Domain names

We can research, investigate, register and manage your domain name(s), as well as assist you in dealing with cybersquatters.

Should you wish to take action to try and secure a domain name from someone else, you will have access to our in-house law firm, who can help you to resolve your domain name dispute. This may be, for example, where a cybersquatter has registered a domain name that corresponds to your trade mark.

Domain name registration is a relatively straightforward process, but if not carefully managed, they can inadvertently be allowed to lapse, having a significant impact on your business. Domain names may inadvertently lapse if, for example, the employee responsible for your domain names leave your company, if you change your IT/hosting company, or your IT/hosting company goes out of business.

We can assist in relation to the following aspects of domain names:

• the registration/renewal of domain names (including advising on eligibility)
• managing your domain name portfolio (usually in conjunction with managing other IP rights)
• obtaining domain names from third parties (including advising on your options and, where appropriate, preparing and filing a Complaint under the applicable domain name dispute resolution policy)
• protecting your domain names from attack by third parties.