IP (Intellectual Property) experts

Solidnames is the technical partner of a large number of law firms specializing in intellectual property.

Intellectual Property experts play an essential role in the digital protection of brands on the Internet.

Infringements of industrial property rights are on the increase, particularly through phishing, identity theft, counterfeiting, commercial misappropriation and speculative cybersquatting of domain names.

Two regulated professions are regularly involved in this field: Industrial Property Attorneys and Intellectual Property Lawyers.

These experts help companies defend their digital assets. They intervene in domain name disputes, analyzing, anticipating and acting against any damage to reputation or brand image.

The role of intellectual property experts in digital brand protection

Domain names are key elements in any digital strategy. Monitoring and protecting them requires specialized legal expertise. Industrial Property Attorneys and Intellectual Property Lawyers have the necessary skills to ensure effective legal supervision and to take appropriate extrajudicial or legal action.

They know their customers’ brand portfolios. This makes them the most friendly advocates on the Internet.

Legal analysis of domain name monitoring results

Expert IP law firms analyze trademark watch reports among new domain name registrations. The aim is to identify registrations likely to constitute infringement or attemptedusurpation.

These analyses enable us to detect domain names that are close to a protected trademark, but sometimes used for fraudulent purposes. The IP expert examines visual, phonetic and conceptual similarities to establish possible trademark infringement.

Legal follow-up of disputed domain names

When a domain name appears litigious, our IP experts provide ongoing legal monitoring. This includes regular updating of available information, analysis of domain usage (active site, parking, redirection) and legal risk assessment.

This follow-up helps to build a solid legal case for future action, whether amicable or contentious.

Removal of anonymity for holders with anonymized contact details in Whois

Anonymity is often used to conceal the identity of holders of disputed domain names. Industrial Property Attorneys or IP Lawyers can initiate a procedure to lift anonymity, using specialized tools or by initiating proceedings with the registrar or the registry of the Internet extension.

The purpose of this procedure is to obtain the identity of the holder in order to initiate a formal notice or procedure.

Formal notice to domain name holders

When an infringement is identified, the IP experts draft and send a formal notice to the owner of the disputed domain name. This is intended to put an end to the infringement as quickly as possible, by requesting the deletion or transfer of the domain name.

At the same time, the experts can request amicable negotiation, mediation or extrajudicial proceedings if the dispute persists.

Deleting illegal content

PI experts also intervene with hosting providers and registrars to request the removal of illegal content. This includes fraudulent sites, phishing pages, forgeries or publications damaging reputation.

The action rests on a clear legal basis, backed by the texts in force(trademark law, legislation on illicit content, RGPD…).

Representation in out-of-court proceedings (UDRP, URS, SYRELI, PARL EXPERT…) by one of our IP experts

Domain name disputes can be resolved without going to court. Intellectual Property experts represent their clients in proceedings such as :

  • UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy): applicable to generic extensions (.COM, .NET…) and numerous country-code extensions (85 in 2024 at WIPO).
  • URS (Uniform Rapid Suspension): accelerated procedure for manifest abuse.
  • SYRELI: AFNIC procedure for .FR domain names.
  • PARL EXPERT: French alternative procedure.

These procedures can be used to obtain the suspension, deletion or transfer of a disputed domain name.

Prior to domain name monitoring, Industrial Property Attorneys (IPAs) or Intellectual Property Attorneys (IPAs) can be called in for one-off assignments.

This is particularly the case for prior art searches among domain names or audits.

Domain name prior art search

Before registering a trademark or acquiring a domain name, it is crucial to carry out a prior art search. IP attorneys assess the risks of conflict with existing trademarks. They identify owners, past usage and legal history.

This analysis limits the risk of litigation and helps build a secure acquisition strategy.

Legal audit of domain name portfolio

A legal audit verifies the compliance of a domain name portfolio with intellectual property rights. The domain name audit will identify assets to be protected, inactive domains, or those at risk.

The IP expert makes strategic recommendations to reinforce portfolio protection: additional trademark registrations, centralization of domain names, reinforced surveillance…

Why call in intellectual property experts?

Calling on an expert in Intellectual Property means ensuring optimum legal protection in a complex digital environment. Industrial Property Attorneys and IP Lawyers offer tailor-made support, capable of effectively defending a brand against digital infringement.

Thanks to their expertise, they secure companies’ digital assets and strengthen their brand image on the Internet.

Directory of Industrial Property Attorneys and Lawyers specializing in Intellectual Property

Among intellectual property experts with strong domain name expertise, Solidnames recommends the following law firms in particular:

  • AARPI DE BAECQUE-BELLEC
  • AARPI SCAN AVOCATS
  • ANNABRAND
  • ARTLEX II
  • ATOUT PI LAPLACE
  • AUGUST ET DEBOUZY
  • AVOXA
  • BIGNON LEBRAY ET ASSOCIES
  • C.B.S.A.
  • CABINET BLEGER-RHEIN-POUPON
  • BOETTCHER OFFICE
  • CABINET GERMAIN ET MAUREAU
  • CABINET JACOBACCI AVOCATS
  • CABINET NUSS
  • CLAIRE & DAUPHINE
  • CLAIRMONT NOVUS AVOCATS
  • CMC AVOCATS
  • COBLENCE AVOCATS
  • FIDAL
  • FORWARD AVOCATS
  • GALIA PARTNERS
  • IN CONCRETO
  • INLEX MEA
  • INLEX MONACO
  • INSCRIPTA
  • IPAZ – INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY CONSULTING FIRM
  • IPSIDE
  • LECOMTE & PARTNERS
  • LEGI-MARK
  • LYNDE & ASSOCIES
  • MARINE VILLEMONTE DE LA CLERGERIE
  • MARK & LAW
  • MAURIAC AVOCATS
  • MIIP – MADE IN IP
  • NOVAGRAAF France
  • PLASSERAUD IP
  • SELARL VINCENT POLLARD
  • SELAS ALTIJ
  • SOCIETE CIVILE PROFESSIONNELLE D’AVOCATS BBLM
  • TMARK CONSEIL