A new WIPO complaint has been filed against a cluster of typosquat domains attempting to mimic a major global payment processor. The case highlights increasing enforcement pressure in the fintech space as fraud, phishing, and identity-abuse domains continue to rise.
UDRP panel awards FriendlyToast.com to the restaurant brand after finding clear passing-off and bad-faith intent. Full case breakdown.
A WIPO panel has ruled that rapper SNSG engaged in reverse domain hijacking in his attempt to obtain snsg.com, finding the complaint abusive and unfounded.
Instagram secures victory at WIPO as the panel orders the transfer of InstaproAPK.click, ruling it was used for unauthorized APK downloads and brand misuse.
WIPO panel denies Shanghai Joyvie’s UPPF.com complaint, reaffirming that UDRP cannot be used to obtain investment-grade LLLL .com domains without evidence of targeting.
A UDRP panel has ordered the transfer of Toptal.ai to Toptal, LLC, finding the respondent engaged in clear impersonation and passing off—reinforcing a rising pattern of AI-namespace trademark disputes.
A UDRP panel determined that an insurance company attempted reverse domain name hijacking in its case for EverPeak.com, finding no trademark rights and calling the filing an improper use of the Policy.
In a surprising turn, the new owner of CoinFlex.com lost the domain under a fresh UDRP ruling — despite the name’s earlier successful defense. The case highlights how past victories don’t automatically safeguard future holders, especially when ownership transfers or branding use changes.
From reverse hijacking rulings to panel decisions favoring legitimate domain holders, October 2025’s UDRP cases offer clear insights into what works in defending domain disputes. This analysis covers patterns from WIPO and NAF panels, focusing on the importance of prior use, good faith registration, and strong response filings in winning cases.
In a surprising UDRP ruling, Google lost its claim for NanoBananaAI.com, with the panel finding insufficient proof of trademark rights. The decision highlights how even tech giants can fail in domain disputes if they cannot establish valid trademarks under WIPO’s policy framework.