Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

Law enforcement takedown requests cannot prevent the legitimate transfer of domain names. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain the legal limits of police involvement in domain disputes.

A federal court ruling narrowed protections for privately stored electronic data. Here’s what the decision means for businesses and their data security.

Domain names can be registered as trademarks if they function as source identifiers. Here’s when domain names qualify for trademark protection and how to register yours.

The Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy addresses unauthorized domain name transfers between registrars. Here’s how TDRP works and how to recover a wrongfully transferred domain.

Courts evaluate cybersquatting claims using nine bad faith factors. Here’s how each factor is applied and what evidence trademark owners need to prove a cybersquatter acted in bad faith.

The FCC preempted Michigan laws that restricted municipal broadband networks. Here’s what the FCC ruling meant for local governments seeking to build community broadband infrastructure.

The ACPA allows trademark owners to sue a domain name itself when the registrant is outside U.S. jurisdiction. Here’s how in rem domain name actions work and when they apply.

Trademarks and domain names frequently intersect, especially in cybersquatting and brand protection disputes. Here’s how trademark law applies to domain name registration and disputes.

In rem proceedings under the ACPA let brand owners pursue cybersquatters who are outside U.S. personal jurisdiction. Here’s how these domain name enforcement actions work.

Discovering your domain name has been stolen is alarming. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what to do immediately, who to contact, and how to pursue legal recovery of your domain.