Domain Name Disputes
Putting bad faith to bed: Wakefit reclaims its domain
In a recent decision under the .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP), Wakefit Innovations Pvt. Ltd., the Bengaluru-based D2C furniture and sleep solutions company, has successfully secured the transfer of the domain name wakefit.in. The arbitral award dated February 28, 2025,…
Turning down the noise: Bose reclaims its .co.in domain
In a significant decision under the .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP), Bose Corporation, the globally renowned manufacturer of high-end audio equipment, has successfully reclaimed the domain name boseindia.co.in. The arbitral award, dated March 7, 2025, brings clarity to the…
The Evolving Liability of Domain Name Registrars: Snapdeal Private Limited v. Godaddycom LLC and Ors.
As the digital landscape evolves, the need to hold intermediaries to higher standards of accountability and duty of care has become increasingly pressing. This necessity arises from a growing trend in which intermediaries often overlook instances of infringement occurring on their platforms, to the…
Amendments brought about to INDRP for .in domain disputes
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has notified certain changes to the INDRP Rules of Procedure. The new policy is aimed at streamlining the INDRP process, making it easier for rights holders to protect and enforce their rights against unauthorized registration of .in domains or .in…
Conflicting 'Ventures' of Domain Names
Technology is at our fingertips today. At the ‘click’ of a button, we get the desired result that we want. It has become a silent best friend without whom human existence seems inconceivable. Nevertheless, there is always a point when, honey too can be poisonous and that’s how technology is to be…
Understanding Domain Name Disputes and Dispute Resolution Mechanism
Introduction on Domain name As per Blacklaw’s dictionary Domain Name refers to the words and characters that website owners designate for their registered internet addresses. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) manages the internet’s global domain name system. A domain…