Domain Name Dispute Attorneys

In December 2008, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman lost a UDRP proceeding essentially because the sole panelist felt that Meg Whitman was known for eBay and not for her run at the California Governors seat.

This highlights a difficult call when filing a UDRP complaint. Do you select a single member panel or a three member panel? This was difficult case, however,  selecting a three member panel initially would have resulted in a different outcome. Of course, selecting a three member panel increases the fees involved but it helps ensure a more predictable outcome of UDRP domain name disputes.

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The number of domain name disputes rose in 2008 and will likely continue to increase in 2009. The increased incidence of trademark heavy registrations has caused companies to be more proactive in defensive domain name registrations.