Our client, a leading technology and entertainment company, reached out to us regarding a cybersquatter who had acquired a domain name identical to their upcoming service. The domain was listed for sale with a “Buy Now” price, and it was registered on the same day that our client filed their U.S. trademark application for the mark. In an attempt to resolve the issue amicably, we sent a cease-and-desist letter to the domain owner, but received no response. Consequently, we filed a UDRP complaint with WIPO to force the transfer of the domain. After reviewing the case, WIPO’s Administrative Panel sided with our client and ordered that the domain be transferred to our client.
