Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson supports clients navigating trademark matters as they seek to build and protect their intellectual property portfolios. With experience managing trademarks for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, Jeff is prepared to help you address and advance your IP goals. He helps clients navigate trademark prosecution and enforcement matters in the U.S. and internationally, including infringement and counterfeit concerns.

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When Domain Abuse Can’t Wait: Using WIPO’s Expedited UDRP Process

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What Is the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy?

The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provides trademark owners with a streamlined mechanism to seek transfer or cancellation of domain names that infringe their rights. UDRP proceedings are commonly used to address cybersquatting, phishing and fraud, counterfeit and gray-market sales, and impersonation.

To prevail, a complainant must establish all three of the following:

  • The domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which the complainant has rights.
  • The registrant has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name.
  • The domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith.

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