Domain Name Disputes: What You Need To Know – Part 2

Part 1 of this post provided an overview of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority's domain name dispute resolution process. Part 2 outlines a similar process available through the World Intellectual Property Organization's ("WIPO") Arbitration and Mediation Center.

What is WIPO?

WIPO is a United Nations agency that provides a global forum for intellectual property services, information, and cooperation. The organization's stated objective is to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation, as well as collaboration with other international organizations.

What types of domain name disputes are heard?

Domain name dispute resolution is administered under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP").