Domain Names Law

At Fidus Law Chambers, we are recognized as one of India’s leading domain name law firms, known for our strategic, experienced, and forward-thinking approach to online brand protection. As the digital economy grows, your online identity is often the first point of engagement with consumers. Our dedicated team of domain name lawyers combines deep legal knowledge with technical understanding to help clients secure, enforce, and defend their digital assets.

Website addresses and virtual identifiers have evolved beyond mere URLs; they are now core components of brand equity, consumer trust, and competitive positioning. Unfortunately, this value has made them frequent targets of abuse—cybersquatting, typosquatting, phishing, and unauthorized domain registrations continue to challenge brand owners globally. We routinely advise on navigating these threats with proactive and reactive legal strategies.

Our firm has a proven track record of successfully handling disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Indian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP) overseen by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). From initiating complaints to managing global enforcement efforts, our team provides end-to-end solutions designed to restore brand control swiftly and effectively.

Our Managing Partner serves as a UDRP panelist and was also appointed to a select international project team formed by WIPO and the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) to conduct a review of the UDRP. This involvement keeps us at the cutting edge of policy developments and allows us to anticipate trends affecting clients across jurisdictions.

As domain-related conflicts become increasingly sophisticated, our services extend well beyond litigation. We provide strategic advice on acquisition, protection, and portfolio management. This includes domain acquisition negotiations, brokering services, and due diligence during corporate transactions to ensure the secure transfer of digital assets. We also help clients implement preventive measures such as monitoring and watch services to detect early signs of infringement or malicious registration activity.

As technology evolves, so too do the rules of engagement. Our domain name lawyers are actively advising clients on issues that arise in the next-generation Web3 environment. Blockchain-based domain systems—such as those operated on Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and Unstoppable Domains—present both opportunities and regulatory challenges. These decentralized identifiers do not operate under ICANN oversight, raising new legal questions around enforcement, ownership, and dispute resolution. Our firm is currently exploring these emerging systems and offering guidance to clients preparing for the domain ecosystem of the future.

Understanding the ICANN framework remains a vital part of effective digital brand strategy. Our team assists clients in navigating ICANN's evolving policies, understanding registrar agreements, and assessing potential implications of changes in global internet governance. Whether you are a multinational brand or a scaling startup, aligning your domain strategy with ICANN’s legal and procedural rules can be critical to long-term protection.

We have represented clients from a broad spectrum of industries—technology, fashion, consumer goods, entertainment, and finance—in recovering compromised digital identities and preventing misuse. Our nuanced understanding of both technical infrastructure and international policy places us among the most trusted domain name law firms in India.

At Fidus Law Chambers, we understand that protecting your virtual presence is as important as safeguarding your physical assets. Our mission is to provide agile, practical, and future-facing legal support that defends your identity, reputation, and intellectual capital in the digital realm.