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Can a Lawyer Help With a Domain Name Dispute?

Virtually every single business has a website in the modern age. In fact, as of now, there are roughly 1.14 billion websites in the world. Whether you’re a business owner or control your own brand, such as by being a successful musician or artist, you likely have a website, and you likely benefit a great deal from having your website. Whether you know it or not, your website is actually a type of intellectual property, and you have legal rights to it. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for domain name disputes to arise, either because another party objects to your domain name, or because you object to another party’s domain name. If you find yourself in a domain name dispute, it is of paramount importance that you retain the services of a competent attorney who can help ensure your rights are protected. Please continue reading and speak with a seasoned New Orleans, Louisiana domain name dispute lawyer from Lemler IP to learn more. Here are some of the questions you may have:

What should I do if I am in a domain name dispute?

The first thing you should understand is that the outcome of your dispute will likely have a significant impact on the future of your business or brand. You will either secure the domain name of your choosing or you will be denied your domain name and it will be transferred to the ownership of another party. For this reason, you should never face such a dispute on your own; fortunately, you are in the right place.

What are my options?

In most cases, domain name disputes are resolved either through litigation or arbitration. Generally, the goal is to resolve the dispute through arbitration and not litigation, as it is typically quicker and less expensive, but this isn’t always possible. Essentially, in the arbitration process, one party will either seek or oppose the ownership of a given domain. This process will result in the cancelation or transfer of a domain name.

Litigation, on the other hand, tends to be more of a drawn-out process, and typically involves federal court. You may go through litigation after the arbitration process has been completed, during arbitration, or before arbitration altogether.

No matter your situation, if you are in a domain name dispute, it is always in your best interests to have a seasoned lawyer in your corner. Contact Lemler IP today.

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