A domain name is far more than a digital address: It’s the very cornerstone of a brand’s online presence and identity.
However, the global reach of the internet makes trademark protection increasingly complex, with disputes often arising from bad faith registrations or overlapping ownership claims across jurisdictions. These conflicts can pose serious risks, threatening both domain portfolios and brand integrity.
To shed light on how these challenges are resolved, Simone Catania of InterNetX sat down with Charlotte Spencer, Senior Legal Officer in the Internet Dispute Resolution Section at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for an exclusive interview.
WIPO, a specialized UN agency, oversees the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), a global framework designed to resolve domain conflicts efficiently without resorting to traditional litigation. With her 17 years of experience at WIPO and a strong background in European law, Charlotte Spencer has played a pivotal role in shaping fair and effective dispute resolution policies.
In this exclusive interview, Charlotte Spencer shares practical advice on protecting domain names as brand assets, highlights key trends in domain dispute cases, and discusses how WIPO’s processes help safeguard trademarks in the evolving digital landscape.
It’s a must-read for businesses, legal professionals, and domain investors seeking to understand the intersection of law, branding, and the domain name system.
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