Domain Name Law

Lewis & Lin’s Domain Name Attorneys counsel clients in all manner of domain name disputes and transactions.  Disputes may involve allegations of cybersquatting under the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), commercial disagreements over the ownership of a domain name, or domain name hijacking.  When matters cannot be resolved between the parties, our team of Domain Name Lawyers represent clients in UDRP proceedings, and Federal Courts in New York and throughout the United States in connection with claims brought pursuant to the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA).  We also handle cases involving domain name hijacking and ownership disputes.  Our Domain Name Lawyers have successfully defended numerous abusive UDRP and ACPA claims, and recovered stolen domain names from hijackers.

Disputes over domain names arise out of commercial competition, broken business relationships, outright theft, opportunistic profiteering, and too often overreaching claims filed by a trademark holder.  Many misapprehensions abound as to what is permissible conduct in connection with the registration and use of domain names. At Lewis & Lin, our Domain Name Attorneys assist our clients in evaluating their options and determining the best course of action under the circumstances, based on our extensive experience navigating all manners of domain name disputes.

Our Domain Name Attorneys have represented some of the biggest and best known domain name registrars, domain name investors, parking companies, and Internet marketing companies in the world.  We have represented both trademark owners and domain name registrants in UDRP proceedings, with the guiding principle that the rules do not change based on which side we represent.  We will never knowingly prosecute or defend a case that is non-meritorious, and our Domain Name Lawyers do not make arguments when representing a trademark holder that would prejudice our deeply-held beliefs about the rights of domain name registrants to register, invest in, and sell descriptive and dictionary word domain names.

For domain name holders, Lewis & Lin’s Domain Name Attorneys can assist you to protect your rights in connection with purchases and sales, audit your existing portfolio for potential trademark issues, and give advice on how to minimize the risk of future disputes. Our domain name lawyers also offer trademark risk assessment, clearance letters and due diligence services if you are considering registering, acquiring or investing in a new domain name for your business or portfolio. Click here to view selected Domain Name articles authored by Lewis & Lin LLC attorneys.If you wish to discuss your case involving Domain Name Law, contact us today.