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ARTICLE · 11 NOVEMBER 2025

Domain Name Objections – A Necessary Tool In Any Enforcement Strategy

In this digital age, domain name objections are unavoidable for any brand owner, when enforcing their trade mark rights.

South AfricaIntellectual Property

In this digital age, domain name objections are unavoidable for any brand owner, when enforcing their trade mark rights.

According to the 2024 Domain Name Report published by the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO"), the number of domain name disputes is 'stubbornly' high. What follows is some detail on domain name disputes.

There's a dispute resolution policy for domain names

This is called the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP"). The UDRP has been adopted by the regulatory body, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN").

Rules for domain name owners

All disputes regarding domain names are conducted according to the 'Rules of Procedure'.

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