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Domain name disputes (WIPO, NAF, etc) and litigations in Russia

Domain names have become a valuable asset and are very important for business, especially for Internet business, as well for private person individualization. Hence, one might face a situation when his or her domain name is taken and not used, moreover, is offered for sale.

To retrieve such a domain name you can file an administrative proceeding, which is fast and usually favorable to the complainants, but are limited to protecting registered or well-known trademarks, or you can commence a litigation. In some cases you can manage the situation just by negotiating.

Our Law Firm offers any of those services to you. There are only few specialists in the sphere of the domain name disputes in Russia and still quite unpredictable court practice, thus, you might face incompetence of a lawyer, if he had no experience and knowledge in such matters. You may want to have a look at the conclusions drawn by us basing on existing court cases in Russia concerning domain name disputes.

Our lawyers provide legal advice as well as legal representation services (in negotiations, in administrative, court or other proceedings).

Should you need a prior legal advice on your issue in respect of the rights to a domain name or to clarify anything, do not hesitate to ask a lawyer!