Domain Law
A central challenge in the scope of the launch of new products or the founding of a company is the registration and trademark protection of domain names. Registered trademarks, however, can also be affected by the occupation of domain names by third parties. At BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT the defence of trademark rights and the administration of domain names are carried out under one roof.
Domain Disputes
In order to take action against rights infringing domain name registrations by third parties, we develop an individual strategy for each case:
- For us, the emphasis is on an out of court settlement of domain disputes brought about through swift and efficient negotiations with the opposing party.
- If necessary, we assert the relevant trademark rights through court action against the respective domain owners, at home and abroad.
- Additional safeguarding measures are taken using the existing procedures at the registration bodies (e.g. dispute entry).
- Special arbitration proceedings for domain disputes before the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) offer an effective and cost-efficient alternative for settling domain disputes (UDRP proceedings, RDRP proceedings etc.).
Domain Administration
The registration and maintenance of domain names require numerous legal and technical factors to be observed. We offer the following services in the field of domain administration:
- We research available domain names
- We register second level domain names under all generic top level domains (gTLD) and national top level domains (ccTLD).
- We offer an “administrative contact service” for foreign domain owners who have no administrative contact in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- We update all registration details for the domain names we administer, according to the requirements of our clients.
- We offer web and e-mail forwarding services.
Conflict Monitoring
In order to continually check which domain names have been registered that represent a risk of confusion, we offer a service monitoring newly registered domain names. One can choose a monitoring of individual top level domains or a comprehensive worldwide monitoring.
Domain Name Contracts
We advise on purchase negotiations for domain names. In addition, we can offer our clients advice on the valuation of domain names.
