Doug Isenberg, domain attorney and founder of Gigalaw, has released the Q3 2024 edition of his “Domain Dispute Digest,” a detailed 15-page report analyzing UDRP cases across ICANN’s five accredited dispute resolution providers. For the first time in a decade, the number of UDRP cases has slightly declined, with 1,982 decisions involving 3,695 domains—down 6.86% and 27.31%, respectively, from Q3 2023.
Key Insights:
• Resolution Rates: WIPO led with 1,175 decisions, maintaining a transfer rate of 96.37%. Forum followed with 555 cases and a 97.43% transfer rate.
• TLD Breakdown: .com remains dominant (2,558 domains), followed by .shop (264) and .net (144). Among ccTLDs, .co (33) led over .ai (24) and .cc (15).
• Major Complainants: Carrefour led in cases (40), while Lego topped domains (83).
Despite fewer cases, Isenberg attributes the decline to reduced trademark enforcement budgets during the U.S. election year, not less cybersquatting. He predicts 2024’s total figures will align with 2023’s, noting an uptick in amicable resolutions, now at 15%.
The report also highlights an increase in URS cases, with 47 decisions involving 92 domains, up from 35 cases and 58 domains in Q3 2023.
Conclusion
The digest provides a comprehensive overview of UDRP trends, offering valuable insights for legal professionals and domain investors. Isenberg’s analysis reinforces the ongoing relevance of UDRP in addressing cybersquatting while adapting to evolving trademark enforcement challenges.
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