What is domain cybersquatting?

Cybersquatting is an act of registering or using a domain name with the malicious intentions of profiting from the goodwill of someone else’s trademark. Most commonly, it is a practice of registering domain names that use the names of existing renowned businesses and cashing in on somebody else’s success. If you are a cybersquatting victim, you have two options: For U.S. citizens: there is a federal law known as the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) that enables you to file a lawsuit.

For non-U.S. citizens: You can use the international arbitration system of ICANN. This procedure is typically shorter and you won’t be needing an attorney. For more details visit: “Ultimate Guide to Domain Safety”.