Domain Squatting Detection & Defense

The problem

Domain squatters register your brand or trademark to sell it back, redirect traffic, or harm your reputation. The line between a legitimate investor and a squatter is intent. You need detection, evidence, and a clear strategy for when to dispute vs. acquire.

• Your brand or key marks in new gTLDs and ccTLDs
• Domains that look like they are for sale or ransom
• Sites that redirect your audience or host competing or harmful content
• Registrations timed to product launches or events

How it works

1. 1

   Define your marks and scope

   You provide brand names, trademarks, and key terms. We set up monitoring across the registrations that matter to you.

2. 2

   Detect and assess

   We flag new and existing registrations that match your marks. We assess intent (e.g. resale, redirect, abuse) so you can prioritize.

3. 3

   Build evidence

   For dispute or UDRP, we collect WHOIS, DNS, content, and timeline data. You get packages that counsel and panels commonly need.

4. 4

   Choose strategy

   We help you decide whether to pursue UDRP, acquisition, or defensive registration. We do not give legal advice; we inform your strategy with evidence.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the difference between a domain investor and a squatter?

  Investors often register generic or descriptive names for legitimate resale or use. Squatters target others' brands or marks with no legitimate interest, often to sell back, redirect, or harm. We help assess intent using registration and use patterns.

• Do you support UDRP and other dispute procedures?

  We provide evidence (WHOIS, DNS, content, timeline) that is commonly used in UDRP and similar proceedings. Your counsel can use our documentation; we do not provide legal advice or file proceedings.

• When should we acquire a domain vs. dispute it?

  It depends on cost, urgency, and strength of your rights. We help you understand what is registered and how it is used so you can decide with your legal and brand teams.

• Do you recommend which domains to register defensively?

  Yes. Our Defensive Registration & Portfolio Strategy solution provides recommendations based on your brand and risk. Squatting detection feeds into that advice.

• How do you assess "bad faith"?

  We look at registration timing, use (e.g. for sale, redirect, competing content), and patterns that panels and counsel often use to infer bad faith. We present evidence; legal conclusions are for your counsel.