Someone registered my brand as a domain name. How do I get it back?
Short answer: usually without going anywhere near a court. If the domain is confusingly similar to your name, the registrant has no legitimate interest, and it was registered or used in bad faith, a written complaint gets it transferred to you: UDRP for .com and most global domains, Nominet DRS for .uk. Decided on the papers, typically within 60 days for UDRP. Our fixed fees: DRS from £950, UDRP from £1,450.
Do not pay the squatter
A demand for money above out-of-pocket costs is itself evidence of bad faith, which strengthens your complaint. Paying rewards the squat and prices the next one. Forward the demand instead of replying to it.
The three things you must prove
Identical or confusingly similar to a name or mark you have rights in; no rights or legitimate interests on their side; registration or use in bad faith. A registered trademark makes the first and third dramatically easier, which is why the smart sequence is often trademark and complaint together, both under one roof.
What it costs and how long it takes
Cybersquatting demand letter £345. Nominet DRS complaint from £950 with a free mediation stage built into the procedure. UDRP complaint from £1,450 plus the panel fee at cost. Typical UDRP timeline is about two months from filing to decision, all in writing, no hearing, no attendance.
Fixed fee agreed in writing before any work begins, written reply within 24 hours, handled entirely in writing. Send your enquiry or WhatsApp +44 7822 014 066.