by Traverse Legal, reviewed by Enrico Schaefer - October 24, 2008 - f. "Someone Stole My Domain Name" - Domain Theft & Hijacking
Our domain name dispute lawyers are contacted regularly by companies who have a falling out with their web developer and thereafter realize that the web developer has registered the domain name listing the web developer as registrant. When the domain name is trademarked protected, this presents a number of issues for both the web developer and the trademark holder.
If you have a domain theft issue, you may contact one of our domain dispute attorneys for a free evaluation or call 866.936.7447 (International Toll Free).
Domain Name Wire has great post and commentary concerning the problems presented when companies allow the web developer or host to control the domain registration.
"Here’s a common mistake small businesses make.
They know they need a web site, so they contact a couple web design firms in town. The web designers pitch them on a project that includes site design, web hosting, and registering the domain name. The small business signs on the dotted line and everyone is happy.
So what’s the problem? The domain is registered in the web design firms’ name."
As a founding partner of Traverse Legal, PLC, he has more than thirty years of experience as an attorney for both established companies and emerging start-ups. His extensive experience includes navigating technology law matters and complex litigation throughout the United States.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Enrico Schaefer, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a practicing Business, IP, and Technology Law litigation attorney.
