The UDRP Unfolded: A Jurisprudence of Cybersquatting and a Brief Look at the ACPA

As online commerce, digital branding, and social media marketing continue to accelerate, trademark infringement and cybersquatting have become routine risks for businesses of all sizes. Confusingly similar domain names, counterfeit storefronts, impersonation sites, and bad-faith registrations now threaten brand value, consumer trust, and revenue on a daily basis.

This practical webinar equips US practitioners with a clear roadmap for addressing domain-name disputes under both available enforcement regimes: the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and federal court litigation under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). Participants will learn how to evaluate the strength of a cybersquatting claim, choose the most effective forum, assemble the necessary evidence, and advise clients on cost-effective enforcement or defence strategies.

The session also addresses representation of domain-name holders accused of cybersquatting, including how to assess defensible registrations, respond to cease-and-desist demands, and determine when to challenge an adverse UDRP decision in US federal court. Practical considerations, evidentiary standards, and economic trade-offs are emphasized throughout.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding cybersquatting and online trademark infringement
• Overview of the UDRP and ACPA enforcement frameworks
• Choosing between UDRP proceedings and federal court litigation
• Establishing trademark rights and proving bad-faith registration
• Gathering and presenting evidence in domain name disputes
• Defending cybersquatting allegations and legitimate domain registrations
• Responding to cease-and-desist letters and enforcement demands
• Challenging or enforcing UDRP decisions in US federal courts
• Remedies available under the UDRP and ACPA
• Domain name portfolio management and brand protection strategies
• Monitoring, enforcement, and online infringement prevention
• Practical lessons from domain name dispute cases and emerging trends